Aptitude - Problems on H.C.F and L.C.M - Discussion
Discussion Forum : Problems on H.C.F and L.C.M - General Questions (Q.No. 1)
1.
Find the greatest number that will divide 43, 91 and 183 so as to leave the same remainder in each case.
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Required number = H.C.F. of (91 - 43), (183 - 91) and (183 - 43)
= H.C.F. of 48, 92 and 140 = 4.
Discussion:
210 comments Page 21 of 21.
Pinku said:
6 years ago
43/4 = 3(remainder).
91/4 = 3(remainder).
183/4 = 3(remainder).
91/4 = 3(remainder).
183/4 = 3(remainder).
Lokesh said:
6 years ago
Why we have to use hcf?
Akshta said:
5 years ago
Do we know the number no let's assume the number is X therefore 43/X = 4 ithr for 43-4= 40 and similar to the all and by dividing we get reminder as 4.
Thilak said:
5 years ago
Thanks for the explanation.
Nic said:
5 years ago
Same remainder means? Please anyone explain for me.
Tejveer said:
5 years ago
@Karthik V.
Great explanation, Thanks for solving this.
Great explanation, Thanks for solving this.
Sakthi said:
5 years ago
Why they took difference here? Anyone explain about it.
Aravind B said:
4 years ago
Thanks all for giving the clear explanation.
Darshil said:
4 years ago
Why they subtracted? Explain, please.
Ishaq said:
4 years ago
Thanks everyone for explaining.
Post your comments here:
Quick links
Quantitative Aptitude
Verbal (English)
Reasoning
Programming
Interview
Placement Papers