The greatest number that will divide 729 and 901 leaving remainder 9 and 5 respectively is = ?
A. 15
B. 16
C. 19
D. 20
Answer: Option B
Solution(By Examveda Team)
729 - 9 = 720901- 5 = 896
HCF (720, 896)
$$\underbrace {720\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,{\text{896}}}_{176}$$
⇒ 11 × 16
⇒ HCF = 16
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