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 250 more than the correct answer. Find the number. Choose the correct choice from the following answers:	A) 125	B) 280	C) 384	D) 480	E) 500
Explanation:   Let the number be x.   5*x/6 = 5*x/16 + 250   25*x/48 = 250   x = 480   ANSWER 480
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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 250 more than the correct answer. Find the number.