Question

50 people work in a cooperative society. They all use their own conveyance. 20 people use their scooters, 12 go by their cars, 16 go by public transport and 2 use bicycles.(a) Find HCF of 20, 12, 16 and 2.

Answer 1

Answer: 2

Step-by-step explanation: Prime Factorization of 20, 12, 16 and 2

2=1 * 2

12= 2 * 2 * 3

16= 2 * 2 * 2 * 2

20=2 * 2 * 5

Common factor in all four numbers -> 2

So, HCF of 20, 12, 16 and 2 = 2