Largest Possible GCD of 7 Distinct Integers
XAT 2023 · Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation · Medium · Number System
The addition of 7 distinct positive integers is 1740. What is the largest possible "greatest common divisor" of these 7 distinct positive integers?
- A.
42
- B.
60
- C.
74
- D.
140
- E.
None of the above.
Answer
B
Explanation
Let the 7 distinct integers be where is GCD. . Minimum sum of 7 distinct positive integers . Next smallest distinct sum = . . Since 29 is prime, is the maximum GCD.
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