210 oranges and 252 apples are equally packed in cartons so that no fruit is left. What is the biggest possible number of cartons needed?

Correct answer: B. 11

  • A. 10
  • B. 11
  • C. 210
  • D. 250

Explanation

210 and 252. Highest common factor is 42. 210 factors to = 2*5*3*7252 factors to = 2*2*3*3*7210/42 = 5252/42 = 65+6= 11 cartons

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