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For any natural numbers m, n, and k, such that k divides both $$m+2n$$ and $$3m+4n$$, k must be a common divisor of
It is given that k divides m+2n and 3m+4n.
Since k divides (m+2n), it implies k will also divide 3(m+2n). Therefore, k divides 3m+6n.
Similarly, we know that k divides 3m+4n.
We know that if two numbers a, and b both are divisible by c, then their difference (a-b) is also divisible by c.
By the same logic, we can say that {(3m+6n)-(3m+4n)} is divisible by k. Hence, 2n is also divisible by k.
Now, (m+2n) is divisible by k, it implies 2(m+2n) =2m+4n is also divisible by k.
Hence, {(3m+4n)-(2m+4n)} = m is also divisible by k.
Therefore, m, and 2n are also divisible by k.
The correct option is C
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