Find the greatest number which, while dividing 19, 83 and 67, gives a remainder of 3 in each case?

Problems on L.C.M and H.C.F 19/06/2020

A. 16
B. 17
C. 18
D. 19

Explanation:

Subtract the remainder 3 from each of the given numbers: (19-3)=16, (67-3)=64 and (83-3)=80. Now, find the HCF of the results 16, 64 and 80, we get 16. Thus, the greatest number is 16.

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