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Prove using Euclid's Division Lemma that the product of three consecutive positive integers is divisible by 6.
The smallest such product (for 3) is 6, confirming divisibility. What is the product 6 divided by 6?

Class 10Euclid's Division LemmaNumber Systems
  • A18
  • B22
  • C40
  • D20

Step-by-Step Solution

Among any 3 consecutive integers one is divisible by 2 and one by 3, so product is divisible by 6. 6 = 120; 120 / 6 = 20.
Answer: D) 20

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