Question

In a class there are 72 boys and 64 girls in the class. If is to be divided into least number of groups such that each group contains either only boys or only girls, then how many groups will be formed?

Answer 1

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

total number of students in the class-

72+64=136

each group should contain either girl or a boy-

Take HCF of 72 and 36

HCF is 8

Now divide total number of students by the HCF

136/8

17

17 GROUPS WILL BE FORMED

Answer 2

Answer:

17

Step-by-step explanation:

we will find hcf of 72 and 64 so than maximum no. of boys and girls can fit so hcf is 8 one group consisting 8 members total group of boys = 72/8= 9 no. of girls = 64÷8 = 8 so total equals 8+9 = 17 hope it helps mark me as brain liest