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Find the HCF of the two numbers 132 and 165.

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34

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37

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39

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D

33

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Solution

The correct option is D
33

Prime factorisation of 132 = 2 x 2 x 3 x 11

Prime factorisation of 165 = 3 x 5 x 11

The largest or greatest factor common of two or more numbers is termed as HCF of given numbers.

$∴$ HCF of 132 and 165 = 11 x 3 = 33

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