Question:
The greatest number which on dividing 1657 and 2037 leaves remainders 6 and 5 respectively, is:
[A].123
127
235
305
The greatest number which on dividing 1657 and 2037 leaves remainders 6 and 5 respectively, is:
[A].
[B].
[C].
[D].
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Required number = H.C.F. of (1657 – 6) and (2037 – 5)
= H.C.F. of 1651 and 2032 = 127.