Greatest no. which divides 2011 and 2623 leaving remainders 9 and 5 respectively is a) 144 b) 154 c) 135 d) 15
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Divide the numbers from the options given.
So, when you do the divisions, you will find that dividing the numbers by 154 gives you remainders 9 and 5 respectively.
Dividing 2011 by 154 gives you a quotient of 13 and a reminder of 9.
Dividing 2623 by 154 gives you a quotient of 17 and a reminder of 5.
Hence, 154 is the answer, and this is the greatest number that leaves reminders of 9 and 5 respectively.
So, when you do the divisions, you will find that dividing the numbers by 154 gives you remainders 9 and 5 respectively.
Dividing 2011 by 154 gives you a quotient of 13 and a reminder of 9.
Dividing 2623 by 154 gives you a quotient of 17 and a reminder of 5.
Hence, 154 is the answer, and this is the greatest number that leaves reminders of 9 and 5 respectively.
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