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what is the greatest number which when divides 460, 491, 553, leaves 26 as a reminder in each case:

A33

B27

C35

D31

Answer:

D. 31

Read Explanation:

Find 460 - 26, 491 - 26, 553 - 26 ⇒ 434, 465, 527 In the next step find 465 - 434 and 527 - 465 ⇒ 31 & 62 In the next step find find 62 - 31 = 31 which is a prime number


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