SSC CPO 2023 PYQ — Question 147

SSC CPO - 05 Oct 2023 - Shift 1 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q147

Which is the largest number that divides each of 1036, 1813 and 3885 without leaving any remainder?

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 3 i.e. 259.

Given that

The largest number that divides each of 1036, 1813 and 3885 without leaving any remainder

The largest number means the HCF of (1036, 1813, 3885)

The prime factorization

1036 = 4 × 259

1813 = 7 × 259

3885 = 3 × 5 × 259

Hence, the required largest number is 259