Paint was stored in three containers of 48 litres, 72 litres and 30 litres.

      

Paint was stored in three containers of 48 litres, 72 litres and 30 litres. The paint in each container was then repacked into smaller containers. The amount of paint in each of the smaller containers was the same. What was the capacity of the largest container used to repack the paint?

A. 3 litres
B. 6 litres
C. 72 litres
D. 720 litres

  

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Wilfred
The correct answer is [B]

48 litres, 72 litres 30 litres
Largest container means G.C.D
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= 2 x 3 = 6 litres
Wilfykil answered the question on July 31, 2019 at 12:59


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