Q.

If the HCF of 408 and 1032 is expressible in the form 1032 x 2 + 408 x p, then the value of p is

1 5  
2 – 5  
3 4  
4 – 4  

Ans.

(2)

Explanation HCF of 408 and 1032 is 24,

 1032 x 2 + 408 x (p) = – 24

408p = 24 – 2064

408p = 0150 2040

p = - 2040408 = - 5