Common divisor of algebraic expressions
CAT 2023 Slot 2 · Quantitative Ability · Easy · Number System
This is an easy Quantitative Ability question from the CAT 2023 Slot 2 paper. It tests Number System. The full answer key and a step-by-step explanation are below — try it yourself first, then reveal the solution.
For any natural numbers , and , such that divides both and , must be a common divisor of
- A.
2m and 3n
- B.
m and 2n
- C.
2m and n
- D.
m and n
Answer
B
Explanation
Given that divides and divides .
Since , must also divide .
Now, divides both and , so it must divide their difference:
Since and , must divide .
Therefore, must be a common divisor of and .
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