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?

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  1. 240
  2. 270
  3. 295
  4. 360

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Option 2 : 270
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Given:

The difference of two numbers is 1365.

On dividing the larger number by the smaller, quotient = 6 and remainder = 15.

Formula used:

Larger Number = Smaller Number × Quotient + Remainder

Difference = Larger Number - Smaller Number

Calculation:

Let the smaller number be x.

Larger Number = 6x + 15

Given, Difference = 1365

⇒ (6x + 15) - x = 1365

⇒ 6x - x + 15 = 1365

⇒ 5x + 15 = 1365

⇒ 5x = 1365 - 15

⇒ 5x = 1350

⇒ x = 1350 ÷ 5

⇒ x = 270

∴ The correct answer is option (2).

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