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The greatest number which divides and , leaves remainder and respectively is:

  1. A
    35
  2. B
    15
  3. C
    20
  4. D
    24

Solution & Step-by-step Explanation

To find the required greatest number, we subtract the respective remainders from the numbers and then find the Highest Common Factor (HCF) of the resulting values.




Now, find the HCF of and :
Using prime factorization or division method:









Since the final remainder is , the HCF is .
Therefore, the greatest number is .

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The greatest number which divides and , leaves remainder and respectively is:
A
35
B
15
C
20
D
24

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