alleryA divisor leaves 5 from 317 and 7 from 559. What is its greatest possible value?
A12
B18
C24
D26
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. 24
It must divide 312 and 552; their greatest common divisor is 24, which exceeds both remainders.
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