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If the sum of two numbers is 55 and the H.C.F. and L.C.M. of these numbers are 5 and 120 respectively, then the sum of the reciprocals of the numbers is equal to:

Options:
A .  55/601
B .  601/55
C .  11/120
D .  120/11
E .  None of these
Answer: Option C
 -  Let the numbers be a and b.
Then, a + b = 55 and ab = 5 x 120 = 600.
 The required sum = 1 + 1 = a + b = 55 = 11 a b ab 600 120

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