Question

Two big packets of books contain 54 and 84 books respectively. These books are
to be packed into small packets which will contain same number of books. How
many maximum number of books can be packed in each small packet?
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Answer 1

⚜ Given :-

• Two big packets of books contain 54 and 84 books respectively.

• These books are to be packed into small packets which will contain same number of books.

⚜ To Find :-

• Maximum number of books can be packed in each small packet.

⚜ Solution :-

In this Question,

We have to find the HCF Of these numbers.

So,

We will take out their factors.

54 = 1,2,3,6,9,18,27,54.

84 = 1,2,3,4,6,7,12,14,21,28,42,84.

So, Highest Common Factor = 6.

Hence, Your Answer = 6.

Answer 2

Answer:

6 maximum number of books can be packed in each small packet.

Step-by-step explanation:

In this question we have to find HCF of these numbers.

So, We will take out their factors.

Factors of 54=1,2,3,6,9,18,27 and 54.

Factors of 84=1,2,3,4,6,7,12,14,21,28,42 and 84.

So, Highest Common Factor (HCF) is 6.

Hence, Answer is 6.