general math MCQ #1921

The greatest number which on dividing 1657 and 2037 leaves remainders 6 and 5 respectively, is_________?

general math MCQ #1921

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The greatest number which on dividing 1657 and 2037 leaves remainders 6 and 5 respectively, is_________?

    • A) 123
    • B) 127
    • C) 235
    • D) 305

    Answer: 127

    Explanation: Find HCF of (1657−6)=1651 and (2037−5)=2032. Applying the Euclidean algorithm gives HCF=127.