Question

The largest number which divides 70 and 125,
leaving remainders 5 and 8, respectively, is

(A) 13
(C) 875
(B) 65
(D) 1750

Answer 1

A. 13

subtract remainder then divide by 13

Answer 2

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Since 5 & 8 are the remainders of 70 ans125 respectively. Thus, after subtracting these remainders from the number we have the numbers

$70 - 5 = 65 \\ 125 - 8 = 117$

is divisible by required number.

$HCF(65,117) = 13$

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