B.P.S.C. School Teacher 7.12.2023
The largest number that divides 1657 and 2037 leaving remainders of 6 and 5 respectively, will be-
a121
b123
c127✓ Correct
dMore than one of the above
eNone of the above
Explanation
H.C.F. of (1657 - 6) and (2037 - 5) = H.C.F. of 1651 and 2032 $1651 = 13 \times 127$ $2032 = 16 \times 127$ $\therefore$ Required largest number (H.C.F.) = 127
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