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Two tankers contain 850 litres and 680 litres of kerosene oil respectively, then the maximum capacity of a container which can measure the kerosene out of both the tankers when used an exact number of times is _________.

A)  170 litres

B)  85 litres

C)  34 litres

D)  10 litres

Correct Answer: A

Solution :

Capacity of two tankers are 850 L and 680 L. Maximum capacity of container is the HCF of 850 and 680. \[\therefore \text{ HCF=170}\] So, maximum capacity of container = 170 L