Question

In ta bag there are coin of 25p,10p and 5p in the ratio 1 : 2 : 3. If there are Rs. 45 in all then find how 25p coin are there?
1. 60
2. 65
3. 70
4. 78
5. 75

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 5 : 75

Calculation:

Let total 25 paise coins be x

So, we can can calculate the values as follows:

(0.25 × x) + (0.10 × 2x) + (0.05 × 3x) = 45

⇒ 0.25x + 0.2x + 0.15x = 45

⇒ 0.6x = 45

⇒ x = 45/0.6 = 75

∴ There are 75 coins of 25p