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A number a satisfies HCF(a, 240) = 16.
Which of these can NOT be the value of a?

Class 10HCF and LCMNumber Systems
  • A112
  • B200
  • C176
  • D208

Step-by-Step Solution

The HCF divides BOTH numbers, so 16 must divide a. Now and each give HCF exactly 16 with . But is not a multiple of 16 - in fact HCF(200, 240) = 40 - so 200 is impossible.
Answer: B) 200

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