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Two tankers contain 850 L and 680 L of kerosene oil, respectively. The maximum capacity of a container that can measure kerosene out of both the tankers when used an exact number of times is:

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85 L
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170 L
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10 L
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34 L
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Solution

The correct option is B 170 L
The capacities of two tankers are 850 L and 680 L.

Maximum capacity of the container is the HCF of 850 and 680.

HCF of 850 and 680=170

Maximum capacity of the container =170 L

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