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. 295
• B. 240
• C. 360
• D. 270

Answer: (D)

Let the smallest number be x.Then larger number = (x + 1365)x + 1365 = 6x + 15= 5x = 1350 x = 270Smaller number = 270.