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Greatest number dividing three numbers leaving the same remainder: HCF of their differences

The same question, asked 2 times: CDS 1 2020*, CDS 1 2026. Every wording below, oldest first.

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  1. Question 1

    CDS 1 2020

    16
    A number divides 12288, 28200 and 44333 so as to leave the same remainder in each case. What is that number ?

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  2. Question 2

    CDS 1 2026

    24
    Let N be the greatest number that will divide 600, 631 and 724, leaving the same remainder. What is the value of N ?

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