Find the largest number, which exactly divides every number

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Find the largest number, which exactly divides every number of the form (n³ – n) (n –2) where n isa natural number greater than 2.

1. 6
2. 12
3. 24
4. 48

Correct Option: C

(n³ – n) (n – 2)
= n (n – 1) (n + 1) (n – 2)
When n = 3,
Number = 3 × 2 × 4 = 24