Question

Four metal rods of length 78cm 104cm 117cm 169cm are to be cut into parts of equal length. Each part must be as long as possible .What is the max number of pieces that can be cut ??

Answer 1

Four metal rods of length 78cm 104cm 117cm 169cm are to be cut into parts of equal length.

hcf of 78,104,117,169= 13

no of pieces will be=78/13 + 104/13 + 117/13 +169/13 =36

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