A book seller purchased 117 books out of which 45 books are of Mathematics and the remaining 72 books are of Physics. Each book has same size. Mathematics and Physics books are to packed in separate bundles and each bundle must contain same number of books. Find the least number of bundles which can be made for these 117 books.
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Find the HCF of no. of physics books and no. of maths books.
= 9
Then divide both the numbers by the HCF and add the results.
72/9 +45/9 = 8+5 = 13 bundles of 9 books each can be formed.
= 9
Then divide both the numbers by the HCF and add the results.
72/9 +45/9 = 8+5 = 13 bundles of 9 books each can be formed.
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