Question

If two positive integers a and b are written as a = p3q2 and b = pq3; p, q are prime numbers, then HCF (a, b) is:

(A) pq

(B) pq2

(C) p3q3

(D) p2q2​

Answer 1

Answer:

Answer: B

Explanation: Since a = p × p × p × q × q,

b = p × q × q × q

Therefore H.C.F of a and b = pq2

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