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Find the HCF of 54, 288, 360

Answer: Option A

Explanation:

Lets solve this question by factorization method.

\begin{aligned}
18 = 2 \times 3^2, 288 = 2^5 \times 3^2, 360 = 2^3 \times 3^2 \times 5
\end{aligned}

So HCF will be minimum term present in all three, i.e.
\begin{aligned}
2 \times 3^2 = 18
\end{aligned}

1. The ratio of two numbers is 3 : 4 and their H.C.F. is 4. Their L.C.M. is

Answer: Option A

Explanation:

Let the numbers be 3x and 4x. Then, their H.C.F. = x. So, x = 4.
So, the numbers 12 and 16.
L.C.M. of 12 and 16 = 48.

2. Find the greatest number that will divide 400, 435 and 541 leaving 9, 10 and 14 as remainders respectively

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

Answer will be HCF of (400-9, 435-10, 541-14)

HCF of (391, 425, 527) = 17

3. An electronic device makes a beep after every 60 sec. Another device makes a beep after every 62 sec. They beeped together at 10 a.m. The time when they will next make a beep together at the earliest, is

10:28 am
10:30 am
10:31 am
None of above

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

L.C.M. of 60 and 62 seconds is 1860 seconds
1860/60 = 31 minutes

They will beep together at 10:31 a.m.

Sometimes questions on red lights blinking comes in exam, which can be solved in the same way

4. Find the HCF of 54, 288, 360

Answer: Option A

Explanation:

5. Which greatest possible length can be used to measure exactly 15 meter 75 cm, 11 meter 25 cm and 7 meter 65 cm

45cm
255cm
244cm
55cm

Answer: Option A

Explanation:

Convert first all terms into cm.
i.e. 1575 cm, 1125cm, 765cm.

Now whenever we need to calculate this type of question, we need to find the HCF. HCF of above terms is 255.