The HCF of two numbers is 17 and the other two factors of their LCM are 11 and 19. The smaller of the two numbers is: 

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  2. 187
  3. 323
  4. 306

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Option 2 : 187
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Given:

The HCF of the two numbers is 17 and the other two factors of their LCM are 11 and 19.

Concept used:

If the HCF of two numbers is H and the other two factors of their LCM are A and B, then the numbers are AH and BH respectively.

Calculation:

Smaller number = 17 × 11 = 187

∴ The smaller of the two numbers is 187.

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