33 guava trees, 55 banana trees and 88 malta trees need to be planted in rows such that each row contains the same number of trees of one type only. The minimum number of rows in which the trees may be planted is:
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. 16.
HCF of 33, 55, and 88.
HCF = 11
Total rows = (33 ÷ 11) + (55 ÷ 11) + (88 ÷ 11) = 3 + 5 + 8 = 16 rows