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- Check operation order.
- Cancel common factors.
- Use divisibility/remainder rules where applicable.
Correct Answer: C
Correct Answer: C
Method / Topic: Number System
The answer follows the correct operation order or number rule.
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Correct Answer: C
Method / Topic: Number System
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- Check operation order.
- Cancel common factors.
- Use divisibility/remainder rules where applicable.
What is the greatest number that divides 187 and 233 leaving remainder 7 in each case?
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Correct Answer: C
Method / Topic: Number System
The answer follows the correct operation order or number rule.
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Correct Answer: C
Method / Topic: Number System
<table cellspacing="0" style="border-collapse:collapse; height:20px; width:85px">
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<td style="border-bottom:none; border-left:none; border-right:none; border-top:none; height:20px; vertical-align:top; white-space:normal; width:85px"><span style="color:#000000">Subtract the remainder: 187-7=180 and 233-7=226. Their HCF is 2.</span></td>
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