a) 0.015 kg
b) 0.05 kg
c) 0.15 kg
d) 0.25 kg
correct answer is: c) 0.15 kg
Explanation
To find the weight of maximum measure we need to find the HCF of the given quantities.
Here, given quantities are 0.15 kg , 0.3 kg and 0.75 kg.
Let, [Remove decimals for matching]
0.15 = 15
0.3 = 30
0.75 = 75
So, HCF of 15,30 and 75 is = 15.
So that, HCF of 0.15 kg , 0.3 kg and 0.75 kg is = 0.15 kg [put 2 digits after decimal point]
\therefore 0.15 kg is the maximum weight by which 0.15 kg , 0.3 kg and 0.75 kg may be measured whole number of times.
Ans: 0.15 kg is the maximum weight.
Alternative phrasings for this particular math query are:
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