CAT 2021 Number System Question (Medium)

Question

The dimensions of a floor are 18 24. What is the smallest number of identical square tiles that pave the entire floor without the need to break any tile?

Optima Learn · Accepted Answer

To find the smallest number of identical square tiles, we need to find the largest square tile size that evenly divides both floor dimensions. Understanding the Setup The largest square tile that can tile an 18 24 floor without cutting has a side length equal to the GCD of 18 and 24. Analyzing the C

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CAT 2021

Quantitative

Number System

Medium

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