Question

11. The largest number which divides 70 and 125, leaving remainders 5 and 8, respectively, is
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Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

The largest number be x,

y divisible and gives the a and

b is

the HCF of (x-a) and (y-b)

According to given problem:

The largest numbet which divides 70 and 125 leaving remainder 5 and 8 are,

HCF of (70-5) = 65 and

(125-8) = 117

65 = 5 × 3

117 = 3 × 3 × 13

HCF of (65 , 117) = 13

The requiref number is 13

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