Worksheet titled "GCF and LCM Word Problem" with ten multiple-choice questions on finding greatest common factors and least common multiples.

Let's solve each question in Worksheet 7: GCF and LCM Word Problem step by step, with explanations.

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1. What is the other term for Continuous Division Method which is a process of solving for the GCF of two or more numbers?

- The Continuous Division Method is also known as the Ladder Method, where you divide the numbers by common prime factors until no more common divisors exist.

✔ Answer: C. Ladder Method

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2. What are the common factors of 11, 22, and 33?

- Factors of 11: 1, 11
- Factors of 22: 1, 2, 11, 22
- Factors of 33: 1, 3, 11, 33

Common factors: 1 and 11

✔ Answer: D. 1, 11

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3. How many common factors are there in 4, 8, and 12 other than 1?

- Factors of 4: 1, 2, 4
- Factors of 8: 1, 2, 4, 8
- Factors of 12: 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 12

Common factors: 1, 2, 4

Other than 1: 2 and 4 → so 2 factors

✔ Answer: B. 2

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4. What is the GCF or greatest common factor of 25, 30, and 40?

- Prime factorization:
- 25 = 5²
- 30 = 2 × 3 × 5
- 40 = 2³ × 5

Only common prime factor: 5

So, GCF = 5

✔ Answer: B. 5

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5. If the greatest common factor of 24, 40, and 32 is 8, what are the other factors?

- We're told GCF = 8
- So, the common factors must include all divisors of 8
- Divisors of 8: 1, 2, 4, 8

But the question asks: "what are the other factors?" — meaning all common factors except the GCF itself? Or just list all common factors?

Since GCF is 8, the common factors are 1, 2, 4, 8

So, the other factors (besides 8) are 1, 2, 4

✔ Answer: A. 1, 2, 4

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6. Which of the following sets of numbers has the GCF of 6?

Check each option:

A. 8, 10, 12
- 8 = 2³, 10 = 2×5, 12 = 2²×3 → GCF = 2 ✘

B. 12, 14, 16
- 12 = 2²×3, 14 = 2×7, 16 = 2⁴ → GCF = 2 ✘

C. 16, 20, 24
- 16 = 2⁴, 20 = 2²×5, 24 = 2³×3 → GCF = 4 ✘

D. 24, 36, 18
- 24 = 2³×3, 36 = 2²×3², 18 = 2×3² → Common: 2×3 = 6 ✔

✔ Answer: D. 24, 36, 18

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7. Using the continuous division method, what are we going to do with the prime divisors and the quotients of the given numbers in finding for the LCM?

- In the Ladder Method (continuous division), we:
1. Divide by a common prime factor
2. Write the quotient below
3. Continue until no more common factors
4. Multiply all the divisors used and the final quotients to get the LCM

So, we multiply them.

✔ Answer: C. multiply

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8. What is the LCM of 5, 6, and 15?

- Prime factorization:
- 5 = 5
- 6 = 2 × 3
- 15 = 3 × 5

Take highest powers:
- 2¹, 3¹, 5¹ → LCM = 2 × 3 × 5 = 30

✔ Answer: C. 30

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9. Which of the following numbers has the LCM of 56?

Check each set:

A. 4, 7, 8
- 4 = 2², 7 = 7, 8 = 2³ → LCM = 2³ × 7 = 8×7 = 56 ✔

B. 8, 6, 12
- 8 = 2³, 6 = 2×3, 12 = 2²×3 → LCM = 2³×3 = 24 ✘

C. 7, 9, 12
- 7 = 7, 9 = 3², 12 = 2²×3 → LCM = 2²×3²×7 = 4×9×7 = 252 ✘

D. 12, 14, 18
- 12 = 2²×3, 14 = 2×7, 18 = 2×3² → LCM = 2²×3²×7 = 4×9×7 = 252 ✘

✔ Answer: A. 4, 7, 8

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10. When do you say that the given numbers are relatively prime?

- Two or more numbers are relatively prime if their GCF is 1, meaning they have no common factors other than 1.

So, correct definition: no common multiples other than one — but wait: it's about factors, not multiples.

Wait — let’s clarify:

- Relatively prime means no common factors other than 1 → i.e., GCF = 1

Now check options:

A. all the given numbers are prime → not necessary (e.g., 4 and 9 are not prime but GCF=1) ✘
B. no common multiples other than one → wrong: every number has infinitely many multiples; this doesn't make sense ✘
C. all the multiples are prime → irrelevant ✘
D. there is only one common multiple → wrong, because all numbers have infinite multiples; smallest common multiple is LCM, but that’s not the point

Wait — none of these are perfect, but let’s re-evaluate.

Actually, the correct definition is: the only common factor is 1.

But none of the choices say that directly.

But look at B: *"no common multiples other than one"* — this is not true because even relatively prime numbers have common multiples (like LCM).

For example: 4 and 9 are relatively prime, but they have common multiples: 36, 72, etc.

So B is incorrect.

Wait — maybe there's a typo in the options.

But actually, the correct answer should be something like: "their GCF is 1" or "they have no common factors other than 1".

But among the choices:

Let’s re-read:

> B. no common multiples other than one

That’s false — every pair has multiples like LCM, etc.

But perhaps the intended meaning was no common factors other than 1?

But that’s not listed.

Wait — option B says “no common multiples other than one” — that’s wrong.

But maybe it's a misprint.

Alternatively, think: "relatively prime" means GCF = 1, i.e., only common factor is 1.

So, best choice is:

> B. no common multiples other than one — still incorrect

Wait — perhaps the intended answer is B, but it's poorly worded.

But logically:

- Relatively prime → GCF = 1
- That means: no common prime factors → only common factor is 1

But multiples are different.

So, none of the options are perfectly correct.

But B might be meant to say: no common factors other than one — but it says multiples.

So likely, this is a mistake.

But let’s see if any makes sense.

Actually, if two numbers are relatively prime, then their LCM = product, and they share no common factors.

So, the correct idea is: no common factors other than 1

But that’s not an option.

Wait — maybe B is supposed to be: no common factors other than one?

But it says multiples.

So, unless it's a typo, none are correct.

But let’s assume it’s a typo and B means factors instead of multiples.

Then B would be correct.

But as written, it's wrong.

Alternatively, perhaps the answer is B, and the test writer meant "factors".

But based on standard definitions:

> Relatively prime numbers have GCF = 1, meaning only common factor is 1

So the correct choice should be: "no common factors other than one"

But since that's not listed, and B says "multiples", which is incorrect, we must conclude there is no correct option.

But let’s double-check:

Wait — Option B: "no common multiples other than one"

Is that ever true?

No — any two numbers have infinitely many common multiples.

Even 2 and 3 have common multiples: 6, 12, 18...

So B is false.

Similarly, D: "there is only one common multiple" — false.

So none are correct.

But maybe the intended answer is B, assuming a typo.

Alternatively, perhaps "common multiples" was meant to be "common factors".

In that case, B would be correct.

Given that, and since this is a common misconception, we’ll go with the most plausible intended answer.

But strictly speaking, none are correct.

Wait — let’s read again:

> B. no common multiples other than one

This is false — they can have many.

But perhaps the question is asking when numbers are relatively prime — and the answer is when they have no common factors other than 1.

So, the best possible choice is B, if it's a typo and meant to say factors.

But as written, it's incorrect.

Alternatively, maybe option B is intended to mean factors, and it's a typo.

In most textbooks, the definition is:

> Two numbers are relatively prime if their greatest common factor is 1, or they have no common factors other than 1.

So, the correct answer should be: no common factors other than one

But that's not an option.

Wait — is there a better interpretation?

Maybe "common multiples" is a mistake.

But let’s consider: if two numbers are relatively prime, then their LCM = product, and they have no common prime factors.

So, the correct answer is not listed.

But perhaps in some contexts, people confuse it.

Alternatively, maybe option B is meant to say factors.

Given that, and since B is the only one that sounds somewhat close (even though it's wrong), and others are clearly wrong, perhaps the intended answer is B.

But I think this is a mistake in the worksheet.

However, looking at similar questions, sometimes "no common factors other than 1" is phrased as "no common multiples other than 1", but that’s mathematically incorrect.

So, I believe the correct answer should be: "no common factors other than one", but it's not listed.

But option B is closest — maybe it's a typo.

Alternatively, perhaps the answer is B, and we accept it.

But to be honest, it's incorrect.

Wait — let’s check online sources:

> Two numbers are relatively prime if their GCF is 1, i.e., they share no common prime factors.

So, "no common factors other than one" is correct.

But "no common multiples other than one" is false.

So, none of the options are correct.

But perhaps the intended answer is B, and it's a typo.

Alternatively, maybe option D: "there is only one common multiple" — also false.

So, I think there's an error in the question.

But if we must choose, and assuming "multiples" was meant to be "factors", then:

✔ Answer: B. no common multiples other than one — but only if it's a typo

Otherwise, no correct answer.

But since this is a multiple-choice test, and B is the only one that could be interpreted correctly, I'll go with B, assuming typo.

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✔ Final Answers:

1. C
2. D
3. B
4. B
5. A
6. D
7. C
8. C
9. A
10. B *(assuming "multiples" is a typo for "factors")*

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⚠️ Note on Question 10:

There is a likely typo in Option B. It should probably say "no common factors other than one" instead of "multiples". As written, B is mathematically incorrect. But given the context, it is the intended answer.

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Final Answer Key:

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1. C
2. D
3. B
4. B
5. A
6. D
7. C
8. C
9. A
10. B
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