The difference of two numbers is 1415. On dividing the larger number by the smaller, we get 6 as quotient and the 15 as remainder. What is the smaller number ?	Choices:
A) 270
B) 280
C) 290
D) 300
E) 310

Rationale: let the smaller number be x . then larger number = ( x + 1415 ) . x + 1415 = 6 x + 15 5 x = 1400 x = 280 smaller number = 280 . b )
Answer: B