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Let N be the greatest number that will divide 1305, 4665 and 6905, leaving the same remainder in each case. The sum of the digits in N is:


Options:
A .   4
B .   5
C .   6
D .   7
Answer: Option A
:
A

Since the remainder is same in each case, hence we will use the following formula
H.C.F (x, y, z) = H.C.F of (x -y), (y- z), ( z-x)
N = H.C.F. of (6905 - 4665), (4665 - 1305), and (6905 - 1305)
    = H.C.F. of 2240, 3360 and 5600 


HCF of 5600 and 3360:


5600=3360×1+2240
3360=2240×1+1120
2240=1120×2+0
HCF of 5600 and 3360 = 1120


Now, HCF of 2240 and 1120 = 1120
So, the HCF of  (3360, 2240 and 5600) = N = 1120


Sum of digits in N = (1 + 1 + 2 + 0) = 4



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