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19. What is the largest number that will divide 90207, 232585 and 127986 without leaving a remainder?
a. 257
b. 905
c. 351
d. 498
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- Given numbers are 90207,127986 and 232585.We want greatest number which divides given numbers.Thus we need HCF of given numbers.
90207=3*3*3*13*257
127986=2*3*83*257
232585=5*181*257
Hence 257 is required number. - 8 years agoHelpfull: Yes(7) No(0)
- 257 is the right answer. check by options...
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- the largest number that will divide 90207, 232585 and 127986 without leaving a remainder is 257
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- For such problems, subtract largest no. with the second largest and the second largest with the smallest.
232585-127986=104599 and 127986-90207=37779.
Now use division method to find H.C.F. - 8 years agoHelpfull: Yes(1) No(0)
- 257 is the right answer
- 7 years agoHelpfull: Yes(1) No(0)
- 257 i solved the ans using last number
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- 257 because when divides of 90207,232585,127986 for 257 then remainder comes 0
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- 257 is right answer
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