The greatest number which can divide 1356, 1868 and 2764 leaving the same remainder 12 in each case is · ABC26GN0531

Subject: General Aptitude · Chapter: H.C.F. and L.C.M. of Numbers

The greatest number which can divide 1356, 1868 and 2764 leaving the same remainder 12 in each case is
(a)64
(b)124
(c)156
(d)260
Answer
Answer (as printed): A
Explanation
Required number $$\begin{aligned} & =\text { H.C.F. of }(1356-12),(1868-12) \text { and }(2764-12) \\ & =\text { H.C.F. of } 1344,1856 \text { and } 2752=64 . \end{aligned}$$

Explanation as extracted from the printed page; notation may be imperfect.

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