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Aptitude · Q565

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Competitive Exams · Aptitude · question 565

Q565

The difference between two numbers is 1365. When the large number is divided by the smaller one, the quotient is 6 and the remainder is 15. What is the smaller number ?

A.
240
B.
270
Answer
C.
295
D.
360

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
Let the smaller number be x
Then, larger number = (x + 1365)
∴ x + 1365 = 6x + 15
⇒ 5x = 1350
⇒ x = 270
Hence, the smaller number = 270