Q.

What is the HCF of the numbers 58 and 70? Use the division method.


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a

2

b

6

c

9

d

7 

answer is A.

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Detailed Solution

The given data is the numbers 58, and70.
We are required to find the HCF of the above numbers using the division method.
We locate the biggest number among the given numbers and divide it by the smallest available number. Afterward, we use the remainder thus obtained to divide the smallest number. This division continues till no further division is possible.
Question ImageTherefore, the required HCF of the given numbers by division method is 2.
Therefore, the required correct option is (1).
 
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