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Standard IV
Mathematics
Applications of HCF
The highest s...
Question
The highest step size one can take to reach both steps 24 and 16 is ____.
A
6
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B
8
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C
4
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2
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Solution
The correct option is
B
8
To find the highest step size to reach the two numbers, we have to determine their highest common factor (HCF).
Factors of 24 are:
Factors of 16 are:
Let us find out the common factors of both the numbers using a Venn diagram.
∴
GCF 24, 16 = 8
∴
The highest step size one can take to reach both the steps 24 and 16 is 8.
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