SSC MTS 2019 PYQ — Question 59

SSC MTS Previous Year - 08 August 2019 - Shift 2 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q59

What is the Highest Common Factor of 42, 168 and 210?

Show answer & explanation

Correct answer: C

Explanation

Correct Answer is option 3 i.e. 42

Understanding

Application

Calculation

We need to factorize 42, 168 and 210.

Looking at the factors:

HCF = 2 × 3 × 7 = 42

42 = 2 × 3 × 7

168 = 2 × 2 × 2 × 3 × 7

210 = 2 × 3 × 5 × 7