Question

The least number by which 72 must be multiplied in order to produce a multiple of 112, is

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Let that number be x.

x*72=112

x=112/72

x=1.555.......

Answer 2

Answer:

1008

Step-by-step explanation:

question is asking us to  obtain lcm.

72=2*2*2*3*3

112=2*2*2*2*7

lcm=1008

so, the answer might be 1008