When the numbers 8651, 8018 and 7807 were divided by the greatest number x, then the remainder in each case was the same. The value of x is:
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. 211.
8651 − 8018 = 633
8018 − 7807 = 211
8651 − 7807 = 844
x = HCF(633, 211, 844) = 211