A small college reduced its faculty by approximately 15 percent to 195 professors. What was the original number of faculty members?  Choose the most appropriate option.
A) 182
B) 208
C) 224
D) 229
E) 302

Rationale: "if x is the original number of faculty members , then after 15 % reduction in faculty members number is . 85 x but we are given . 85 x = 195 x = 229 so the original number of faculty members is 229 correct answer - d"
Answer: D