Question

(c) An army contingent of 616 members is to march behind
an army band of 32 members in a parade. The two
groups are to march in the same number of columns.
What is the maximum number of columns in which they
can march?
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Answer 1

Answer:

8

Step-by-step explanation:

We will have to find the H.C.F. of 616 and 32.

616 = 32 × 19 + 8

32 = 8 × 4 + 0

H.C.F. (616, 32) = 8

Number of Columns = 8

Answer 2

Answer:

It is the correct answer.

Step-by-step explanation:

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