SSC GD 2019 PYQ — Question 54

SSC GD Constable (English) - 3 March 2019 Shift 3 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q54

What is the greatest number that will divide 209 and 347 leaving remainder 5 and 7 respectively?

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. 68

The number leaving 5 as the remainder when it divides 209 so the number would completely divide 204.

Similarly, for 347 it would be 340.

⇒ HCF (340, 204) = 68