In a maths test, students were asked to find 5/16 of a certain number. One of the students by mistake found 5/6th of that number and his answer was 150 more than the correct answer. Find the number.  Choose the most appropriate option:
A) 125
B) 288
C) 384
D) 400
E) 500
Explanation:   Let the number be x.   5*x/6 = 5*x/16 + 150   25*x/48 = 150   x = 288   ANSWER 288
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In a maths test, students were asked to find 5/16 of a certain number. One of the students by mistake found 5/6th of that number and his answer was 150 more than the correct answer. Find the number.