The difference of two numbers is 1385. On dividing the larger number by the smaller, we get 6 as quotient and the 15 as remainder. What is the smaller number ?
Select:  A) 274  B) 270  C) 295  D) 360  E) 252

Rationale: "let the smaller number be x . then larger number = ( x + 1385 ) . x + 1385 = 6 x + 15 5 x = 1370 x = 274 smaller number = 274 . answer a"
Answer: A