Question

The H.C.F. of 96 and 404 is :

(A) 120

(B) 4

(C) 10

(D) 3

Answer 1

Correct option (B) 4

Explanation:

HCF of 96 and 404 is using price factorization method.

Factors of 96 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 3 = 25 x 31 .

Factors of 404 = 2 x 2 x 101 = 22 x 1011

HCF = Product of smallest power of each common prime factor = 22 = 4.