The difference of two numbers is 1365. On dividing the larger number by the smaller, we get 6 as quotient and 15 as remainder. What is the smaller number ?
A) 270
B) 1270
C) 350
D) 720
Answer: A) 270
Explanation:
Let the smallest number be x. Then larger number = (x + 1365) x + 1365 = 6x + 15 = 5x = 1350 x = 270 Smaller number = 270.