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For the three numbers 4, 6 and 10, work out HCF LCM and compare it with the product 10.
By how much does HCF LCM fall SHORT of the product?

Class 10HCF and LCMNumber Systems
  • A120
  • B0
  • C240
  • D60

Step-by-Step Solution

HCF(4, 6, 10) = 2 and LCM(4, 6, 10) = , so HCF LCM = 120. But 10 = 240, so the shortfall is 240 - 120 = 120. Answering 0 assumes the two-number rule HCF LCM = product also holds for three numbers - it does not.
Answer: A) 120

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