Numbers - General Aptitude

Q1:

The sum of the two numbers is 12 and their product is 35. What is the sum of the reciprocals of these numbers ?

A
12
35

B
1
35

C
35
8

D
7
32

ANS:A -

12
35

Let the numbers be a and b. Then, a + b = 12 and ab = 35.

a + b = 12          1 + 1 = 12
ab 35 b a 35
 Sum of reciprocals of given numbers = 12
35