A bag contains 1 rupee, 50 paise and 25 paise coins in the ratio 3 : 6 : 8. If the total amount in the bag is Rs.40 , then find the number of 50 paise coins.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
Rs.1 50 P. 25 P.
No. of Coins ⇒ 3 : 6 : 8
Value ⇒ 3 : 3 : 2 ⇒ 8R
8R = 40 (given)
1R = 5
No. of 50 P. coins = 6R = 5 × 6 = 30