What is the least common multiple (LCM) of 12 and 9?
Difficulty: Medium
About this MCQ
Medium GRE item. Correct choice: A. 36.
- A. 36 ✓
- B. 108
Why not B: “108” is not 36.
- C. 48
Why not C: “48” is not 36.
- D. 3
Why not D: “3” is not 36.
Correct answer
A. 36
Explanation
36 is the value that answers “What is the least common multiple (LCM) of 12 and 9” (option A). Option B (108) is a different value from 36. Option C (48) is a different value from 36. Option D (3) is a different value from 36. Keep 36 as the GRE fact for this stem.
Source: Original practice question, MCQsHub
Tags: American Exams, GRE, Quant, Number Properties
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