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“xyz” and “zyx” are three digit numbers where x, y, z are distinct digits from 0 to 9. Differenceof xyz and zyx has a factor of 7. What is the maximum possible value of the LCM of x, y and z?
The difference between the numbers xyz and zyx will be a multiple of 99.
therefore, 99(x-z)= 99*7
x-z =7
So, there are two possibilities for x and z.
i) x = 9 and z = 2,
ii) x = 8 and z = 1
To maximize the LCM, the first case will be preferred.
Now, for maximum LCM, y will be maximum.
Let us check for y = 8.
LCM = 8*9 = 72
For y = 7, LCM = 7*2*9 = 126.
Therefore, maximum possible LCM=126
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