Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Numerical Ability

Topic

Ratios

Question:

A bag contains coins of ₹1, ₹2 and ₹5 in the ratio 5 : 10 : 6 respectively. The total amount in the bag is ₹275. How many ₹5 coins are in the bag?

Options:

30

35

25

20

Correct Answer:

30

Explanation:

Rs 1 : Rs. 2 : Rs. 5

   5   :   10   :   6

⇒ 1 x 5 : 2 x 10 : 5 x 6

⇒ 5 : 20 : 30

⇒ (5 + 20 + 30) units = 275

⇒ 55 units = 275

⇒ 1 unit = 5

No. of Rs. 5 coins = 6 x 5 = 30.