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If the HCF of 65 and 117 is expressible in the form 65m - 117, then the value of m is 4.

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Solution

The correct option is B False
By Euclid's division algorithm
b = aq+r,0r<a [ dividend = divisor×quotient + remainder]
117=65×1+52
65=52×1+13
52=13×4+0
HCF (65, 117) = 13
Also, given that, HCF (65 117) = 65 m - 117
From Eqs. (i) and (ii)
65m - 117 = 13
65m = 130
m = 2

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