An officer was hired on a contract with a maximum daily wage totaling Rs. 4956. However, due to some days of absence, he received only Rs. 3894. How many days was the officer absent?

Explanation

The highest common factor (HCF) of 4956 and 3894 is 354. The difference in pay due to absence is 4956 - 3894 = 1062. Dividing 1062 by 354 gives 3, indicating the officer was absent for 3 days.