Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Numerical Ability

Question:

The greatest number, which divides 641, 711 and 527 leaves the remainder 12, 8 and 10 respectively, is?

Options:

17

26

37

47

Correct Answer:

37

Explanation:

HCF of (641 - 12), (711 - 8), (1527 - 10)

HCF of  629,       703.      1517

              ↓            ↓            ↓

         13×37    19×37     41×37

⇒ HCF = 37

Therefore, 37 is the greatest number, which divides 641, 711 and 527 leaves the remainder 12, 8 and 10 respectively.