The Euclidean algorithm is used to calculate the
- A. square root of an integer
- B. cube root of an integer
- C. square of an integer
- D. HCF of two integers ✓
Correct Answer: D. HCF of two integers
Explanation
The Euclidean algorithm is a standard mathematical method specifically used for finding the Greatest Common Divisor (or HCF) of two integers.
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