Two pipes of length 1.5 m and 1.2 m are to be cut into equal pieces without leaving any extra length of pipes. The greatest length of the pipe pieces of same size which can be cut from these two lengths will be:
Show answer & explanation
Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 3 i.e. 0.3 m
|
Understanding |
Application |
|
We need to find the HCF of 1.5 m and 1.2 m |
1.5 = 0.3 × 5 1.2 = 0.3 × 4 So, HCF of 1.5 and 1.2 = 0.3 Hence, Greatest length of the pipe pieces of same size which can be cut from these two lengths will be 0.3 m. |