You are given a math word problem and you are supposed to make use of mathematical concepts like probability, combinatorics, linear equations, sequences/series, or simple operators like addition, subtraction, division, or multiplication to answer the given question. Choose the best option from the 5 given options and report that option.
Q: Question: A girl was asked to multiply a certain number by 43. She multiplied it by 34 and got his answer less than the correct one by 1242. Find the number to be multiplied.

Option A: 130

Option B: 132

Option C: 134

Option D: 136

Option E: 138
A:
Option E