Practicing Success
A bag contains 1 rupee, 50 paise and 25 paise coins in the ratio 3 : 4 : 5 . If the total amount in the bag is Rs.125 , then find the number of 50 paise coins. |
100 60 80 90 |
80 |
Rs.1 50 P. 25 P. No. of Coins ⇒ 3 : 4 : 5 Value ⇒ 3 : 2 : 1.25 ⇒ 6.25R 6.25R = 125 (given) 1R = 20 No. of 50 P. coins = 4R = 4 × 20 = 80 |