9. Two tankers contain 850 litres and 680 litres of petrol respectivel

1.	9. Two tankers contain 850 litres and 680 litres of petrol respectively. Find the maximum capacity of acontainer which can measure the petrol of each tanker exactly
Answer» The capacity of required container will be obtained by finding the HCF of the capacity of tankers - 850 = 2×5×5×17 680 = 2×2×2×5×17 Common factors of 850 and 680 = {2,5,17} HCF = 2×5×17= 170 Answer:- The container which can measure petrol of either tank exactly must be of 170 litres.

9. Two tankers contain 850 litres and 680 litres of petrol respectively. Find the maximum capacity of acontainer which can measure the petrol of each tanker exactly

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The capacity of required container will be obtained by finding the HCF of the capacity of tankers -

850 = 2×5×5×17

680 = 2×2×2×5×17

Common factors of 850 and 680 = {2,5,17}

HCF = 2×5×17= 170

Answer:- The container which can measure petrol of either tank exactly must be of 170 litres.