Quantitative Aptitude Ques 1236

Question: Find the maximum number of girls, among whom 2923 bags and 3239 eyeliners can be distributed in such a way that each girl gets the same number of bags and eyeliners. [NICL and GIC (AO) 2013]

Options:

A) 80

B) 79

C) 78

D) 81

E) None of these

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

  • Here, we have to find maximum number. Hence here we have to find out the HCF of 2923 and 3239. So, find the HCF of these two numbers by factorization method. i.e. $ 2923=37\times 79 $
    $ \Rightarrow $ $ 3239=41\times 79 $

$ \therefore $ $ HCF=79 $ Hence, maximum number of girls = 79