Question

what is the greatest number that will divide 62,78, & 109 leaving remainders 2,3, & 4 respectively​

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

(i) 62/x - remainder 2

The number is, 62/2 - 2 = 31 - 2 = 29

(ii) 79/y - remainder 3

The number is 78/2 - 3 = 39 - 2 = 37

(iii) 109/z - remainder 4

The number is (109 - 4)/z = 105/z = 105/3 = 35

I hope you get it!