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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

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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

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: C - 400
Numbers xx and 15x15x: 15x2=937515x^2 = 9375, x2=625x^2 = 625, so the numbers are 25 and 375. Sum = 400.

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