The L.C.M. of two numbers is The numbers are in the ratio 2 : Then sum of the number is:

The L.C.M. of two numbers is The numbers are in the ratio 2 : Then sum of the number is:

A 28

B 32

C 40

D 64

Solution

Correct Answer: Option C

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.