Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Numerical Ability

Topic

Ratios

Question:

A bag contains 50 paisa, 25 paisa and 10 paisa coins in the ratio of 7 : 8 : 3. If the total amount in the bag is Rs. 87, then find the number of 10 paise coins.

Options:

60

45

50

30

Correct Answer:

45

Explanation:

                           50 P.         25 P.          10 P.          

No. of Coins   ⇒      7      :      8        :     3        

           Value  ⇒      3.5      :   2       :      .3         ⇒   5.8R

 

5.8R = 87 (given)

     1R = 15

No. of 10 P. coins = 3R = 3 × 15 = 45