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An army has got 378 swords and 675 spears, which are kept in boxes such that there is equal number of weapons in each box. It should be noted that each box contains either swords or spears. What is the least possible number of boxes the army requires?

A.	28	B.	39
C.	48	D.	52

Answer and Explanation

Answer:39

Explanation:
The maximum number of swords or spears that can be kept in each box such that they are equal in number = HCF of (378, 675) = 27. The minimum number of boxes required = (378 + 675) / 27 = 39

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