CSATNumber System & SeriesHCF LCM Arithmetic2020

If you have two straight sticks of length 7.5 feet and 3.25 feet, what is the minimum length can you measure?

A

0.05 foot

B

0.25 foot

C

1 foot

D

3.25 feet

Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation

To solve this, we need to find the smallest length that can be measured by combining or subtracting the two sticks. This is mathematically the Highest Common Factor (HCF) of 7.5 and 3.25. **Step 1: Simplify the numbers**

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