the l . c . m of two numbers is 48 . the numbers are in the ratio 1 : 2 . the sum of numbers is :
"let the numbers be 1 x and 2 x . then , their l . c . m = 2 x . so , 2 x = 48 or x = 24 . the numbers are 24 and 48 . hence , required sum = ( 24 + 48 ) = 72 . answer : e"
divide(multiply(1, 48), 2)