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A teacher has (36) red pens and (60) blue pens. What is the maximum number of equal groups possible?
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Correct answer: (12)
Step 1: For maximum equal groups, find the HCF. Step 2: (36=2^2\times3^2) and (60=2^2\times3\times5), so HCF (=2^2\times3=12). Step 3: When maximum equal distribution is asked, use HCF.
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(12)
Why is this the correct answer?
Step 1: For maximum equal groups, find the HCF. Step 2: (36=2^2\times3^2) and (60=2^2\times3\times5), so HCF (=2^2\times3=12). Step 3: When maximum equal distribution is asked, use HCF.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 10 Mathematics question. Chapter: Real Numbers. Topic: HCF and LCM using prime factorisation.
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