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Number Theory, HCF and LCM
The product of two numbers is 4107. If the H.C.F of these numbers is 37, then the greater number is ___________?
Correct answer: C
Explanation and memory cue
Let the two numbers be 37a and 37b, where 37 is their HCF and a and b are coprime. Their product is given as 4107, so (37a)(37b) = 4107, which simplifies to 1369ab = 4107, giving ab = 3. Since a and b are coprime and multiply to 3, the possible pairs are (1, 3) or (3, 1). Thus, the two numbers are 37 × 1 = 37 and 37 × 3 = 111. The greater number is therefore 111, corresponding to option C.