Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Numerical Ability

Topic

Ratios

Question:

A bag contains 50 paise, 25 paisa and 20 paisa coins whose values are in the proportion of 3 : 2 : 1. If the total numbers of coins are 570, then find the number of 50 paise coins.

Options:

180

120

100

150

Correct Answer:

180

Explanation:

              50 p         25 p           20 p

Value ⇒    3      :       2       :       1

No.    ⇒    6      :       8       :       5       =  19

⇒ 19R = 570

⇒ 1R = 30

⇒ No. of 50p coins = 6R = 6× 30 = 180