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.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
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