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There are three empty drums which can hold 384 litres, 576 litres and and 288 litres of water. Each of them is to be filled by usinga measuring jar, a whole number of times. What is the largest possible capacity of the measuring jar with which we can fill all the three drums ?

A

96 litre

B

24 litres

C

72 litres

D

36 litres

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The correct Answer is:
A
The HCF of 384,576 and 288 is 96.
Hence, the greatest possible sizes of the measuring vessel is 96 litres.
Hence, the correct option is (d).
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