The H.C.F. of two numbers is 42 and the other two factors of their L.C.M. are 12 and 14. The larger of the two numbers is:	Choose the correct choice from the following.
A) 588  B) 642  C) 567  D) 344  E) 789
Explanation:   Clearly, the numbers are (42 x 12) and (42 x 14).   {\color{Blue} \therefore } Larger number = (42 x 14) = 588.   588nswer: 588) 588
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The H.C.F. of two numbers is 42 and the other two factors of their L.C.M. are 12 and 14. The larger of the two numbers is: