The highest common factor of 36 and 84:
2017
The highest common factor of 36 and 84:
- A.
4
- B.
6
- C.
12
- D.
18
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Correct answer: C
36 = 2^2 x 3^2 and 84 = 2^2 x 3 x 7. The common factors with least powers are 2^2 and 3, so HCF = 12.