SSC MTS 2024 PYQ — Question 4

SSC MTS - 18/10/2024 - (4:00 PM - 5:30 PM) • Quantitative Aptitude • Q4

Find the HCF of: 3³ × 11², 2⁴ × 3² × 5³ × 11³ and 3 × 5 × 7 × 11

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e 33.

Prime common factors:- All three have 3 and 11.

Smallest powers:

For 3: min(3, 2, 1) = 1

For 11: min(2, 3, 1) = 1

HCF = 3 × 11 = 33