The greatest number, which divides 406 and 1388 to leave 1 and 3 respectively as remainders, is:

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  1. 23
  2. 15
  3. 20
  4. 5

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Option 4 : 5
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Given:

Numbers to divide = 406 and 1388

Remainders = 1 (for 406) and 3 (for 1388)

Formula used:

Required greatest number = HCF of (406 - 1) and (1388 - 3)

Calculation:

406 - 1 = 405

1388 - 3 = 1385

⇒ Find HCF(405, 1385)

Prime factorization:

405 = 3 × 3 × 3 × 3 × 5

1385 = 5 × 277

Common factor = 5

⇒ HCF = 5

∴ The correct answer is option (4).

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