If m, n are positive integers, what is the value of mn?

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If m, n are positive integers, what is the value of mn?
1) m/n=7/15
2) The greatest common divisor of m and n is 3

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by Max@Math Revolution » Fri Jun 17, 2016 11:17 pm
There are 2 variables in the original condition. Hence, there is high chance that C is the correct answer. Using both the condition 1) and the condition 2), we get m=(7)(3) and n=(15)(3). Thus, the correct answer is C.

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