Aptitude - Numbers - Discussion

Discussion Forum : Numbers - General Questions (Q.No. 77)
77.
The sum of the two numbers is 12 and their product is 35. What is the sum of the reciprocals of these numbers ?
12
35
1
35
35
8
7
32
Answer: Option
Explanation:

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

Discussion:
11 comments Page 2 of 2.

Sonam said:   1 decade ago
Why we take a+b/ab= 12/35?


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