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 : 4 : 6 . If the total amount in the bag is Rs.65 , then find the number of 50 paise coins.

Options:

40

45

50

60

Correct Answer:

40

Explanation:

                           Rs.1         50 P.          25 P.          

No. of Coins   ⇒      3      :      4        :     6        

           Value  ⇒      3      :    2          :      1.5        ⇒   6.5R

 

6.5R = 65 (given)

1R = 10

No. of 50 P. coins = 4R = 4 × 10 = 40