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 = 1365

On dividing the larger number by the smaller:

Quotient = 6

Remainder = 15

Formula used:

Dividend = Divisor × Quotient + Remainder

Let the smaller number be x.

The larger number = 6x + 15

Difference = Larger number - Smaller number

1365 = (6x + 15) - x

Calculations:

1365 = (6x + 15) - x

⇒ 1365 = 5x + 15

⇒ 1350 = 5x

⇒ x = 270

∴ The correct answer is option (2).

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