Practicing Success
A bag contains ₹5 and ₹10 coins for a total of 40 coins and a total amount of ₹310. What is the difference between the amount made up of all ₹10 coins and the amount made up of all ₹5 coins? |
₹125 ₹120 ₹110 ₹130 |
₹130 |
Let no. of ₹5 coins = x No. of ₹10 coins = 40 - x Total amount = ₹310 5x + 10(40 - x) = 310 5x + 400 - 10x = 310 5x = 90 ⇒ x = 18 Amount in the form of ₹5 coins = 5x = 5 x 18 = ₹90 ₹10 coins = 10(40 - x) = 10 x 22 = ₹220 Difference in these amounts -= ₹220 - ₹90 = ₹130
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