Using Euclid's division method, what is the HCF of 252 and 105?
A14
B7
C42
D21
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. 21
252 = 2 x 105 + 42, then 105 = 2 x 42 + 21, then 42 = 2 x 21, so the HCF is 21.
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