Question

Find the greatest number that divides 219 and 486 leaving remainders 3 and 2 respectively

Answer 1

let the no. divided be x

case 1: 219/ x = 3

219 / 3 = x

therefore x = 73 ans.

case 2: 486/ x = 2

486/ 2 = x

therefore x = 243 ans.

hope it will help u .. but i m not sure for this

Answer 2

let the greatest no. be x

then,219/x=3

219/3=x

therefore x=73,

then now,486/x=2

486/2=x

243=x

therefore, x=73 or 243.

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