Find the HCF of (3125-1) and (335-1).
A. 34 - 1
B. 35 - 1
C. 312 - 1
D. None of these
Answer: Option B
Solution(By Examveda Team)
The solution of this question is based on the rule,The HCF of (am - 1) and (an - 1) is given by (aHCF of m, n - 1)
Thus for this question the answer is (35 - 1)
Since, 5 is the HCF of 35 and 125
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Three numbers are in ratio 1 : 2 : 3 and HCF is 12. The numbers are:
A. 12, 24, 36
B. 11, 22, 33
C. 12, 24, 32
D. 5, 10, 15
In this question there s a mistake. It should be 30 not 35.
If I'm correct or wrong tell me. Sorry for ths comment.