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.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
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