Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Numerical Ability

Topic

Ratios

Question:

A bag contains 1 rupee, 2 rupee and 5 rupee coins whose values are in the proportion of 3 : 4 : 15 . If the total numbers of coins are 320 then find the number of 2 rupee coins.

Options:

60

80

72

85

Correct Answer:

80

Explanation:

               1Rs.          2 Rs.          5 Rs.

Value        3       :      4       :         15

                 ↓               ↓                 ↓

No.            3      :      2       :        3

Total = 8R     

8R = 320  ( given) 

1R = 40

Number of 2 rupee coins = 2R = 2 × 40 = 80