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?

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25

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