• Numerical Ability - Ratio & Proportion
Question

A bag contains 25p, 50p and 1Re coins in the ratio of 2 : 4 : 5 respectively. If the total money in the bag is Rs 75, find the number of 50p coins in the bag. 

  • A) 45
  • B) 50
  • C) 25
  • D) 40
  • E) None of these
Solution

D) 40
Explanation: 

2x, 4x, 5x
(25/100)*2x + (50/100)*4x + 1*5x = 75
x = 10, so 50 p coins = 4x = 40

D) 40
Explanation: 

2x, 4x, 5x
(25/100)*2x + (50/100)*4x + 1*5x = 75
x = 10, so 50 p coins = 4x = 40

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