Question

5.Difference between the two numbers is 27 and their Lcm is 280 tgen find the smaller number
a)7
b)14
c)8
d)35​

Answer 1

Answer:

c. 8

Step-by-step explanation:

The factors of 280 considering the given choices are:

7 and 40

14 and 20

8 and 35

Considering the difference between 2 numbers which is 27:

7-40 = 33

20-14 = 6

35-8= 27.

Hence, we are left with 35-8=27, now multiplying 8 by 35 would result to the product of 280. Making the smallest number be 8.