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BECE Mathematics 2022 Objective — Question 18

Question 18 of 120 from the Basic Education Certificate Examination (Junior WAEC) (BECE) Mathematics 2022 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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Find the L.C.M. of 24, 36 and 72.

  • A. 24
  • B. 48
  • C. 72Correct
  • D. 108
  • E. 144

Explanation

24 = 2³ × 3, 36 = 2² × 3², 72 = 2³ × 3². The L.C.M. is 2³ × 3² = 72.

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