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The highest step size one can take to reach both steps 24 and 16 is?
  1. 8

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Solution

The correct option is A 8
To find the highest step size to reach the two numbers, determine their highest common factor (HCF).

Factors of 16: 1, 2, 4, 8 and 16
Factors of 24: 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12 and 24

Common factors of 16 and 24 are 1, 2, 4, and 8.

Highest Common Factor of 24 and 16 is 8.
The highest step size one can take to reach both the steps 24 and 16 is 8.


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