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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 = 720
901- 5 = 896
HCF (720, 896)
$$\underbrace {720\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,{\text{896}}}_{176}$$
⇒ 11 × 16
⇒ HCF = 16

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