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Find the largest number that divides both 245 and 1029, leaving remainder 5 in each case.
Use Euclid's algorithm after subtracting the remainder.

Class 10Euclid's Division LemmaNumber Systems
  • A15
  • B32
  • C16
  • D17

Step-by-Step Solution

Subtract 5: 245-5 = 240, 1029-5 = 1024. Required number = HCF(240,1024). ; ; ; . HCF = 16.
Answer: C) 16

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