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Greatest Number Problem Explained
The question asks for the greatest number, denoted as N, that divides 600, 631, and 724, ensuring the remainder is identical for each division.
Number N Differences Method
A key principle states that if a number N divides multiple numbers (say A, B, C) leaving the same remainder, then N must perfectly divide the differences between these numbers (A-B, B-C, A-C). We first calculate these differences:
- Difference between 631 and 600: \(631 - 600 = 31\)
- Difference between 724 and 631: \(724 - 631 = 93\)
- Difference between 724 and 600: \(724 - 600 = 124\)
HCF Calculation for N
The greatest number N we are looking for is the Highest Common Factor (HCF) of these calculated differences: \(31\), \(93\), and \(124\).
To find the HCF, we list the prime factors for each difference:
- Factors of \(31\): \(31\) (as it's a prime number)
- Factors of \(93\): \(3 \times 31\)
- Factors of \(124\): \(2 \times 2 \times 31\), which simplifies to \(4 \times 31\)
By comparing the factors, we see that \(31\) is the only common factor present in all three numbers. Therefore, the HCF(\(31\), \(93\), \(124\)) is \(31\).
Value of N Determined
The HCF represents the greatest number N that satisfies the condition.
Thus, the value of N is \(31\).
Similar Questions
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The HCF of \(x\) and \(y\) is \(H\). Consider the following statements in respect of the HCF of \(p=\frac{x^3 + y^3}{x^2-xy+y^2}\) and \(q=\frac{x^3-y^3}{x^2+xy+y^2}\) :
I. The HCF of \(p\) and \(q\) can be \(H\).
II. The HCF of \(p\) and \(q\) can be \(2H\).
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Let \(N\) be the least positive multiple of 11 that leaves a remainder of 5 when divided by 6, 12, 15, 18. Which one of he following is correct?
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Important Questions from LCM and HCF
The HCF and LCM of two numbers are 12 and 72, respectively. If the ratio of the two numbers is 2 ∶ 3, then the larger of the two numbers is:
Find the greatest number that will divide 43, 91 and 183 so as to leave the same remainder in each case.
Joseph visits the club on every 5 th day, Harsh visits on every 24 th day, while Sumit visits on every 9 th day. If all three of them met at the club on a Sunday, then on which day will all three of them meet again?
What is the least number which when divided by 12,20 and 24 leaves in each case a remainder of 8?
Which of the following is a pair of co-primes?
