- A108
- B96
- C120
- D84
Step-by-Step Solution
Let the numbers be 4h and 5h, so HCF = h and LCM = 20h. Then 19h = 228 and h = 12: the numbers are 48 and 60, with sum 108.
Answer: A) 108
Two numbers are in the ratio 4 : 5, and their LCM exceeds their HCF by 228. Find the sum of the numbers.
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