Multiple choice general knowledge math & puzzles

On dividing 4150 by a certain number, the quotient is 55 and the remainder is 25. Find the divisor?

  1. 75

  2. 25

  3. 45

  4. 60

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Explanation

Using the division algorithm: Dividend = Divisor × Quotient + Remainde r. Here: 4150 = Divisor × 55 + 25. So 4150 - 25 = 4125 = Divisor × 55. Therefore: Divisor = 4125 ÷ 55 = 75.