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Aptitude · Q45

Problems On H.C.F And L.C.M

Competitive Exams · Aptitude · question 45

Q45

The greatest number which when divides 989 and 1327 leave remainder 5 and 7 respectively = ?

A.
8
B.
16
C.
24
Answer
D.
32

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
989 - 5 = 984
1327 - 7 = 1320
Subtract the remainder from the number.
HCF = (984, 1320) = 24
for greatest number take HCF of the numbers.