Question

When 3738, 5659, 9501 are divided by the largest possible number x, we get remainder y in each case . Find the sum of x and y:

• A. 3738
• B. 3673
• C. 3637
• D. 3783

Answer 1

Answer:

A. 3738

find the difference 5659 - 3738 = 1921 9501 - 5659 = 3842 again find the difference 3842 - 1921 = 1921 HCF = 1921 x = 1921 y = 3738/1921 remainder y = 1817 x + y = 1921 + 1817 = 3738