what is the maximum number of children among whom 32 red marbles, 144 blue marbles and 176 green marbles can be divided equally? Also, find the share of each?
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Answers
The maximum number of children among whom 32 red marbles, 144 blue marbles and 176 green marbles can be divided equally is 16
The share of each children is 2 red marble, 9 blue marble and 11 green marble
Solution:
Given that,
We have to find the maximum number of children among whom 32 red marbles, 144 blue marbles and 176 green marbles can be divided equally
We need to find the maximum number, which means find greatest common factor of 32 , 144 , 176
FIND GCF OF 32 , 144 , 176
The factors of 32 are: 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32
The factors of 144 are: 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 9, 12, 16, 18, 24, 36, 48, 72, 144
The factors of 176 are: 1, 2, 4, 8, 11, 16, 22, 44, 88, 176
Then the greatest common factor is 16
Thus, maximum number of children is 16
Thus share of each children is 2 red marble, 9 blue marble and 11 green marble
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