If two positive integers a and b are written as a = p3q2 and b = pq3; p, q are prime numbers, then HCF (a, b) is:

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(a) pq
(b) pq2
(c) p3q3
(d) p2q2

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Rohit QNA 3 years 2021-12-17T16:07:32+00:00 1 Answer 23 views Enlightened 0

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    2021-12-17T16:07:53+00:00

    Answer: B
    Explanation: Since a = p × p × p × q
    × q,
    b = p × q × q
    × q
    Therefore H.C.F of a and b = pq2

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