A bag has Rs.51.25 in the form of 2- rupee, 50-paise and 25-paise coins in the ratio of 3:5:7. What is the total number of 50-paise coins?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
2Rs. : 50p : 25p
No. of coins: 3 : 5 : 7
Value of coins: 6 : 2.5 : 1.75 ⇒ 10.25R = 51.25 (given)
⇒ 1R = 5
⇒ Number of 50- paise coins = 5R = 5 x 5 = 25