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 litreB. 24 litresC. 72 litresD. 36 litres

There are three empty drums which can hold 384 litres, 576 litres and

1.	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 litreB. 24 litresC. 72 litresD. 36 litres
Answer» Correct Answer - 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 (A).