Answers: HCF Word Problems – Grade 6
1. Pencils and Pens: HCF of 24 and 36 = 12 Answer: 12 gift packs.
2. Fruit Baskets: HCF of 48 and 60 = 12 Answer: 12 baskets, each containing 4 apples and 5 oranges.
3. Cutting Ribbons: HCF of 72 and 96 = 24 Answer: 24 cm long pieces.
4. Classroom Groups: HCF of 32 and 40 = 8 Answer: 8 groups, each with 4 boys and 5 girls.
5. Tiling a Floor: HCF of 120 and 90 = 30 Answer: Each square tile should have a side length of 30 cm.
6. Packing Chocolates: HCF of 54 and 72 = 18 Answer: 18 boxes, each containing 3 milk chocolates and 4 dark chocolates.
7. Making Garlands: HCF of 42 and 56 = 14 Answer: 14 garlands, each containing 3 red flowers and 4 yellow flowers.
8. Sports Teams: HCF of 45 and 60 = 15 Answer: 15 groups, each with 3 boys and 4 girls.
9. School Supplies: HCF of 84 and 126 = 42 Answer: 42 packets, each containing 2 notebooks and 3 pencils.
10. Garden Rows: HCF of 144 and 108 = 36 Answer: Each square plot has a side length of 36 m.
Number of plots:
Therefore, 12 square plots can be made.