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13.
The difference of two numbers is 1365. On dividing the larger number by the smaller, we get 6 as quotient and the 15 as remainder. What is the smaller number ?
240
270
295
360
Answer: Option
Explanation:

Let the smaller number be x. Then larger number = (x + 1365).

x + 1365 = 6x + 15

5x = 1350

x = 270

Smaller number = 270.

Discussion:
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Tejas said:   8 years ago
Difference between two natural nos is 23. If we get quotient 2 on dividing the bigger no by the smaller no then find the nos.

Smooth kill said:   8 years ago
It's simple.

lets take the larger number = (x) and smaller number = (y)
the difference between them is 1365
x-y = 1365 ---------- equation 1.
we know dividend = quotient * divisor + remainder
here the larger number is divided by smaller number
hence we get ,
6x + 15 = y
arranging it we get
6x - y = -15 ----------- equation 2.
adding both equation and solving them we get
y = 270.

Udit said:   7 years ago
@Seema.

6 is quotient.

Abhishek Gupta said:   7 years ago
I can't understand this question, anyone can help me to solve this problem, please.

Vishan Dogra said:   7 years ago
Larger no is y.

y-x= 1365 ---> 1.
Divident =divisor * q+R.
y=x * 6 + 15,
Y=6x + 15 ---> 2

Substitute the value of eq 2 in 1.
6x + 15 - x = 1365,
5x + 15 = 1365,
5x = 1365-15,
x = 1350/5 = 270.

Rahul said:   9 years ago
@Jomon.

Good explanation, thanks.

Sundar said:   1 year ago
Thanks for explaining the answer @Pooja.

Sania prathi said:   5 years ago
Nice explanation @Jomon.

Anudeep gajjala said:   5 years ago
Good explanation, Thanks @Jomon.

Abhijeet Patil said:   1 decade ago
x = larger number.
y = smaller number.

Given that,
x-y = 1365...... (1).

x/y = 6.
x = 6y+15.
x-6y = 15....... (2).

Solving eq 1 and 2.
x-6y = 15
-x+y = -1365
_____________
-5y= -1365

y = 270.


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