HCF & LCM · Question 9 · Medium
What is the greatest number that divides 43, 91 and 183 leaving the same remainder in each case?
- 7
- 4
- 9
- 13
Answer and explanation
Answer: B. 4
Explanation: The number must divide the differences 91 − 43 = 48, 183 − 91 = 92 and 183 − 43 = 140. HCF(48, 92, 140) = 4.
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