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    The greatest number, which divides 711 and 1040 to leave 48 and 20 respectively as remainders, is:
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    The greatest number, which divides 711 and 1040 to leave 48 and 20 respectively as remainders, is:

    A.

    71

    B.

    32

    C.

    63

    D.

    51

    Correct option is D

    Given:
    First number = 711, Remainder = 48
    Second number = 1040, Remainder = 20
    Formula Used:
    If a number leaves remainders r₁ and r₂ on dividing numbers a and b, then
    Greatest required number = HCF(a − r₁, b − r₂)
    Solution:
    Subtract the remainders from the given numbers:
    711 − 48 = 663
    1040 − 20 = 1020
    Now find the HCF of 663 and 1020:
    1020 = 663 × 1 + 357
    663 = 357 × 1 + 306
    357 = 306 × 1 + 51
    306 = 51 × 6 + 0
    Hence,
    HCF(663, 1020) = 51

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