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Aptitude · Q145

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Competitive Exams · Aptitude · question 145

Q145

The difference of two numbers is 1365. On dividing the larger number by the smaller, we get 6 as quotient and the 15 as remainder. What is the smaller number ?

A.
240
B.
270
Answer
C.
295
D.
360
E.
None of these

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
∴ Smaller number = 270