The difference of two numbers is 1515. On dividing the larger number by the smaller, we get 6 as quotient and the 15 as remainder. What is the smaller number ? Choose the correct choice from the following answers
A) 270	B) 280	C) 290	D) 300	E) 310

Rationale: "let the smaller number be x . then larger number = ( x + 1515 ) . x + 1515 = 6 x + 15 5 x = 1500 x = 300 smaller number = 300 . d )"
Answer: D