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 5 : 6 : 15 . If the total numbers of coins are 550 then find the number of 2 rupee coins.

Options:

150

90

70

100

Correct Answer:

150

Explanation:

               1Rs.         2 Rs.          5 Rs.

Value        5       :      6       :       15

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No.            5      :      3       :        3

Total = 11R     

11R = 550  ( given) 

1R = 50

Number of 2 rupee coins = 3R = 3 × 50 = 150