What is the HCF of 27 and 36?

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Solution

The correct option is B 9
Factors of 27 = 1, 3, 9 and 27
Factors of 36 = 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 9, 12, 18 and 36

$∴$ The common factors of 27 and 36 are 1, 3 and 9.

Since 9 is the greatest of the three, 9 is the HCF (Highest Common Factor) of 27 and 36.

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