Question

Find the largest number which will divide the numbers 125, 175 and 275 to leave remainders of 5, 7 and 11 respectively.

Answer 1

Answer:

24

Step-by-step explanation:

let the numbers required be

125-5=120

175-7=168

275-11=264

largest number is hcf (120,168,264)

120=2*2*2*3*5

168=2*2*2*3*7

264=2*2*2*3*11

hcf=2*2*2*3

=24