Question

The greatest number which when divided by 989 and 1327 leaves remainders 5 and 7 respectively is

Answer 1

989-5 =984
1327-7=1320
HCF(984,1320) = 24.
24 is the answer.

Answer 2

Answer:

The greatest number which when divide 989 and 1327 leaves remainders 5 and 7 respectively is 24.

Step-by-step explanation:

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Correction in Question : The greatest number which when divide 989 and 1327 leaves remainders 5 and 7 respectively is :

1st just subtract remainders from the numbers.

( 1 ) 989 - 5 = 984  .

( 2 ) 1327 - 7 = 1320  .

After That, Find the HCF of those new numbers. The HCF is the answer of your Question.

HCF of 984 and 1320 is 24 .

So,

The greatest number which when divide 989 and 1327 leaves remainders 5 and 7 respectively is 24.