Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Numerical Ability

Topic

Ratios

Question:

A bag contains 1 rupee, 50 paise, 25 paise and 10 paise coins in the proportion 1 : 3 : 5 : 7. If the total amount is ₹22.25, then find the number of 25 paise coins.

Options:

25

5

15

35

Correct Answer:

25

Explanation:

                            Rs.1         50 P.        25 P.           10 P.

No. of coins    ⇒      1      :      3        :     5         :       7

Value of coins ⇒      1      :    1.5       :   1.25      :      .70   ⇒   4.45R

 ATQ,

⇒ 4.45R = 22.25 (given)

⇒ 1R = 5

⇒ No. of 25 P. coins = 5R = 5 × 5 = 25