In a maths test, students were asked to find 5/16 of a certain number. One of the students by mistake found 5/6th of that number and his answer was 150 more than the correct answer. Find the number. Choose the correct choice
A) 125
B) 288
C) 384
D) 400
E) 500

Rationale: "explanation : let the number be x . 5 * x / 6 = 5 * x / 16 + 150 25 * x / 48 = 150 x = 288 answer b"
Answer: B