Find the largest number that will divide 398, 436 and 536 leaving remainders 7, 11 and 15 respectively.
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so I guess the question is wrong or else the answer is there is no such number
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398 - 7 = 391
436 - 11 = 425
536 - 15 = 521
Since 521 has no factors, there is no no. that will divide it exactly.
Therefore 398, 436 and 536 can't have a factor that will divide them exactly leaving remainders 7, 11 and 15 respectively.
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436 - 11 = 425
536 - 15 = 521
Since 521 has no factors, there is no no. that will divide it exactly.
Therefore 398, 436 and 536 can't have a factor that will divide them exactly leaving remainders 7, 11 and 15 respectively.
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Hope this will help you.
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