What is the HCF of $2^3 \times 3^4 and\;

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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Numerical Ability

Topic

HCF and LCM

Question:

What is the HCF of $2^3 \times 3^4 and\; 2^5 \times 3^2$?

Options:

$2^5 \times 3^3$

$2^3 \times 3^4$

$2^3 \times 3^2$

$2^5 \times 3^4$

Correct Answer:

$2^3 \times 3^2$

Explanation:

$2^3 \times 3^4$ = 2 × 2× 2× 3 × 3 × 3 × 3

$2^5 \times 3^2$ = 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 × 3 × 3

HCF of $2^3 \times 3^4 and\;2^5 \times 3^2$ = 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 × 3 × 3 = $2^3 \times 3^2$