HCF of 493, 527 and 697 is ?
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HCF of 493, 527 and 697 is ?
- A.
27
- B.
51
- C.
17
- D.
23
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Correct answer: C
Prime factorization:
493 = 17 × 29
527 = 17 × 31
697 = 17 × 41
All three numbers share the common factor 17.
HCF (493, 527, 697) = 17
Since 17 is prime and the remaining factors 29, 31, and 41 are distinct primes, there is no larger common factor.