Let X be the greatest number which when divides 2871, 4627 and 7700, the remainder in each case is Y. The value of (x-y) is:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
4627 - 2871 7700 - 4627
= 1756 3073
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HCF = 439 = X
\(\frac{2871}{439}\) = Remainder 237 = Y
Now, X - Y = 439 - 237 = 202