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 2 : 3 : 4. If the total amount in the bag is Rs. 45, then find the number of 50 paise coins.

Options:

20

10

30

40

Correct Answer:

30

Explanation:

                           Rs.1         50 P.          25 P.          

No. of Coins   ⇒      2      :      3        :     4        

           Value  ⇒      2      :    1.5       :      1        ⇒   4.5R

 

4.5R = 45 (given)

     1R = 10

No. of 50 P. coins = 3R = 3 × 10 = 30