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Question : There are three measuring tapes which measure 56 cm, 64 cm, and 80 cm in length. Find the least length that could be measured by using any of the three tapes. (Only one type of tape should be used at a time and only complete tape should be used to measure.)

Option 1: 2240 cm

Option 2: 1982 cm

Option 3: 1706 cm

Option 4: 1876 cm


Team Careers360 8th Jan, 2024
Answer (1)
Team Careers360 25th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: 2240 cm


Solution : 56 = 2 3 × 7
64 = 2 6
80 = 2 4 × 5
The least length that could be measured by using any of the three tapes which measure 56 cm, 64 cm, and 80 cm in length
= LCM of 56, 64, 80
= 2 6 × 5 × 7
= 2240
Hence, the correct answer is 2240 cm.

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