Question

    A shopkeeper requires various numbers of pieces

    of wire, each 22 cm long. However the wire is available in the market in multiples of 1 metre only. What minimum length should be purchased to avoid any wastage?
    A 15 metre Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 11 metre Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 13 metre Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 12metre Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    LCM of 22 cm and 100 cm = 1,100 cm ∴ Minimum length required to be purchased to avoid any wastage = 11 m.

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