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 number is
A. 395
B. 380
C. 400
D. 425
Correct Answer: C
Explanation
Let the two numbers be \( x \) (the smaller number) and \( y \) (the larger number).
We have two pieces of information:
1. The product of the two numbers is 9375:
\[
x \times y = 9375
\]
2. The quotient when the larger number is divided by the smaller is 15:
\[
\frac{y}{x} = 15 \quad \text{or} \quad y = 15x
\]
Substitute \( y = 15x \) into the product equation:
\[
x \times 15x = 9375
\]
\[
15x^2 = 9375
\]
\[
x^2 = \frac{9375}{15} = 625
\]
\[
x = \sqrt{625} = 25
\]
Using \( x = 25 \) to find \( y \):
\[
y = 15x = 15 \times 25 = 375
\]
Now, find the sum of the two numbers:
\[
x + y = 25 + 375 = 400
\]
The sum of the two numbers is 400.
The correct answer is C. 400.