Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Numerical Ability

Topic

Ratios

Question:

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.

Options:

15

18

24

30

Correct Answer:

30

Explanation:

                          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