The difference of two numbers is 1375. On dividing the larger number by the smaller, we get 6 as quotient and the 15 as remainder. What is the smaller number ?  Answers.
A) 240
B) 272
C) 295
D) 360
E) 252

Rationale: "let the smaller number be x . then larger number = ( x + 1375 ) . x + 1375 = 6 x + 15 5 x = 1360 x = 272 smaller number = 270 . answer b"
Answer: B