Multiple choice general knowledge

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
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Let the two numbers be x and y, with x > y. We know xy = 9375 and x/y = 15, so x = 15y. Substituting: 15y² = 9375, giving y² = 625, so y = 25 and x = 375. The sum is 25 + 375 = 400, making option C correct.

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