Two ropes, one 8m long and the other 14m long are to be cut into pieces of the same length. What will the maximum possible length of each piece be ?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. 2m
Two ropes, one 8m long and the other 14m long are to be cut into pieces of the same length.
The maximum possible length of each piece = HCF of 8 and 14
Factors of 8 = 2 × 2 × 2
Factors of 14 = 2 × 7
HCF = 2
The maximum possible length of each piece = 2m