48.The L.C.M. of two numbers is 48. The numbers are in the ratio 2 : 3. Then sum of the number is:
A. 28 B. 32
C. 40 D. 64
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Let the numbers be 2x and 3x.
Then, their L.C.M. = 6x.
So, 6x = 48 or x = 8.
The numbers are 16 and 24.
Hence, required sum = (16 + 24) = 40.