- A42 books per stack, 5 stacks
- B42 books per stack, 3 stacks
- C21 books per stack, 10 stacks
- D14 books per stack, 15 stacks
Step-by-Step Solution
Greatest stack size = HCF(84, 126). ·3·7 and 126 = 2··7, so HCF = 2·3·7 = 42. Number of stacks = 84/42 + 126/42 = 2 + 3 = 5. Saying "3 stacks" counts only the puzzle books; 21 and 14 are common factors but not the highest.
Answer: A) 42 books per stack, 5 stacks