The smallest number which when reduced by 7 is divisible by 12, 16 & 18 :

The correct option is C 295
$295-7=288$
When divided by 12 we get = $\frac{288}{12}=24$

When divided by 16 we get = $\frac{288}{16}=18$

When divided by 18 we get = $\frac{288}{18}=16$