SSC GD Constable previous year question
Which is the largest number that leaves the same remainder in each case when dividing 42, 84 and 153?
Asked in SSC GD Constable 2025: 11 Feb 2025 Shift 3 (Evening) · Quantitative Aptitude
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Correct answer: (A) 3
The differences (84-42=42, 153-84=69, 153-42=111) have HCF 3, so 3 is the required number.
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वह सबसे बड़ी संख्या कौन-सी है जिससे 42, 84 और 153 को भाग देने पर प्रत्येक स्थिति में समान शेषफल बचेगा?
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सही उत्तर: (A) 3
अंतरों (84-42=42, 153-84=69, 153-42=111) का म.स. 3 है, अतः 3 अभीष्ट संख्या है।
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