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. 4)
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Let N be the greatest number that will divide 1305, 4665 and 6905, leaving the same remainder in each case. Then sum of the digits in N is:
4
5
6
8
Answer: Option
Explanation:

N = H.C.F. of (4665 - 1305), (6905 - 4665) and (6905 - 1305)

  = H.C.F. of 3360, 2240 and 5600 = 1120.

Sum of digits in N = ( 1 + 1 + 2 + 0 ) = 4

Discussion:
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Sudha patil said:   12 months ago
I'm also not getting it please anyone can explain in detail?

The main thing is why should we subtract those numbers is there any trick?
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Nikhil said:   1 decade ago
Hey anyone here can pls expain me why we take hcf of (4665 - 1305) , (6905 - 4665) and (6905 - 1305).

Please explain if someone knows?

Shrinivasmutagar said:   1 decade ago
3360 = 2*2*2*2*3*7*10.
2240 = 2*2*2*2*2*7*10.
5600 = 2*2*2*2*5*7*10.

HCF = 2*2*2*2*7*10 = 1120.

How this is done can any one explain?

Smilly siva said:   1 decade ago
Hey anyone here can please expain me why we take hcf of (4665 - 1305) , (6905 - 4665) and (6905 - 1305). ? please give explaination.

Samir Alvani said:   8 years ago
When you divide 1305, 4665 and 6905 by 1120 you will get the same remainder 185 so N is 1120 so the sum of the digits is 1+1+2+0=4.

Prashanthi said:   1 decade ago
1120*3=3360
1120*2=2240
1120*5=5600

the highest common factorial num is:1120 for all 3 numbers
so that here 1+1+2+0=4 we got.....

Meher priyanka said:   8 years ago
N(q2-q1)=(4665-1305)=3360
N(q3-q2)=(6905-4665)=2240
N(q3-q1)=(6905-1305)=5600

N(q1+q2+q3)=3360+2240+5600=11200

N(1+1+2+0+0)=4.

Jack said:   5 years ago
I can't understand why we are taking H.C.F. Of (4665 - 1305), (6905 - 4665) and (6905 - 1305).

Anyone please explain in detail.
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Anomi said:   4 years ago
When these numbers are divided by 5 then the remainder is zero right. Then the Answer should be 5 right. Please explain to me.
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Sri said:   1 decade ago
In question itself they gave N is greatest no for that only we take hcf.

Other name of hcf is greatest common divisor (GCD).


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