24 mango trees, 36 apple trees, and 48 trees have to be planted in rows such that each row contains the same number of trees of the same variety only. The maximum number of trees in a row may be planted in is:
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
Given:
Mango trees = 24
Apple trees = 36
Other trees = 48
Formula:
Maximum number = HCF(24, 36, 48)
HCF(24, 36) = 12
HCF(12, 48) = 12