Find the HCF of 576, 324 and 360
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e 36.
Prime factorization
576 = 2⁶ × 3²
324 = 2² × 3⁴
360 = 2³ × 3² × 5
Common prime factors: 2 and 3
Lowest power of 2: 2²
Lowest power of 3: 3²
HCF = 2² × 3² = 4 × 9 = 36