Multiple choice

The product of two numbers is 9375 and the quotient, when the larger one is divided by the smaller, is 15. The sum of the numbers is

  1. 380

  2. 395

  3. 400

  4. 425

  5. None of these
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Let the numbers be x and y. Then, xy = 9375 and x/y = 15 (xy)/(x/y) = 9375/15 y2 = 625 y = 25 x = 15y = (15 x 25) = 375 Sum of the numbers = x + y = 375 + 25 = 400.

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