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Find the largest number which divides 62, 132 and 237 to leave the same remainder in each case.

  • A.30
  • B.35
  • C.40
  • D.45

Answer: B

The required number is the HCF of the differences between the given numbers. The differences are \((132 - 62) = 70\), \((237 - 132) = 105\), and \((237 - 62) = 175\). We need to find the HCF of 70, 105, and 175. \(70 = 2 \times 5 \times 7\), \(105 = 3 \times 5 \times 7\), \(175 = 5^2 \times 7\). The highest common factor is \(5 \times 7 = 35\).

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