Aptitude - Numbers - Discussion

Discussion Forum : Numbers - General Questions (Q.No. 43)
43.
Which one of the following is the common factor of (4743 + 4343) and (4747 + 4347) ?
(47 - 43)
(47 + 43)
(4743 + 4343)
None of these
Answer: Option
Explanation:

When n is odd, (xn + an) is always divisible by (x + a).

Each one of (4743 + 4343) and (4747 + 4347) is divisible by (47 + 43).

Discussion:
17 comments Page 2 of 2.

Arulprakash said:   1 decade ago
What is meant by common factor? can anyone explain?

Anil said:   1 decade ago
a^n - b^n is divisible by a+b when n is even.

Madhu said:   1 decade ago
How we solve when it will be an even number?

Praveen said:   5 years ago
How to divide it? Please explain in detail.
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Sumitjain said:   1 decade ago
@Anil. can you explain nicely?

Sasikumar said:   9 years ago
Can anyone explain it please?

Pratibha said:   1 decade ago
What if the number is even?


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