SSC GD 2024 PYQ — Question 54

SSC GD Const (English) - 22 Feb 2024 Shift 2 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q54

What is the Highest Common Factor of 12, 8 and 24?

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. 4.  

 Factors of 12 =  1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 12

 Factors of 8 =  1, 2, 4, 8

 Factors of 24 = 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, 24

The common factors of 12, 8, and 24 are 1, 2, and 4.

 The HCF is 4.