ABC26GN0533 · H.C.F. and L.C.M. of Numbers

Subject: General Aptitude · Chapter: H.C.F. and L.C.M. of Numbers · Exam: 2005 · Marks: · Difficulty:

Find the greatest number that will divide 964, 1238 and 1400 leaving remainders 41, 31 and 51 respectively.

(a)61

(b)71

(c)73

(d)81

Answer

Answer (as printed): B

Explanation

Required number $$\begin{aligned} & =\text { H.C.F. of }(964-41),(1238-31) \text { and }(1400-51) \\ & =\text { H.C.F. of } 923,1207 \text { and } 1349=71 . \end{aligned}$$

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

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