Question

Find the greatest number that will divide 296, 492 and 644 leaving remainder 8, 12 and 20 respectively.
A) 52
B) 48
C) 28
D) 32

Answer 1

1. 296 ÷ 52 = 260

Remainder= 36

So 52 is not the equation of this answer because the remainder which have to left is 8.

2. 296 ÷ 48 = 288

Remainder= 8

492 ÷ 48 = 480

Remainder=12

644 ÷ 48 = 624

Remainder= 20

So the equation for this answer is option no. b.48.
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