Question

Three pieces of ribbon measure 16 cm, 24 cm, and 40 cm. Ann wants to cut them into strips of the same length. What is the longest possible length of one strip?

Answer 1

Answer:

8cm

H. Ç. F. Of 16, 24 and 40 is our answer

Answer 2

Answer:

The longest possible length of one strip is 8 cm.

Explanation:

Given:

Three pieces of ribbon measure 16 cm, 24 cm, and 40 cm.

To Find:

What is the longest possible length of one strip

Situation:

Ann wants to cut them into strips of the same length

Chapter/Concept:

H.C.F.

Solution:

Three pieces of ribbon measure 16 cm, 24 cm, and 40 cm(Given)

Here, the H.C.F. of the three pieces of ribbon are:

16 cm = 2 x 2 x 2 x 2

24 cm = 2 x 2 x 2 x 3

40 cm = 2 x 2 x 2 x 5

Here the HCF = 2 x 2 x 2

HCF = 8 cm

Conclusion:
The longest possible length of one strip is 8 cm.

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