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A bag contains 20 paise, 25 paise, and 50 paise coins in the ratio 8 ∶ 5 ∶ 4, amounting to Rs. 436.5. Find the number coins of 50 P.1. 5802. 3903. 4504. 360 |
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Answer» Correct Answer - Option 4 : 360 Given: A bag contains 20 paise, 25 paise, and 50 paise coins in the ratio 8 ∶ 5 ∶ 4, and the amount is Rs. 436.5. Calculations: A bag contains 20 paise in ratio 8 = (1/5) × 8 = Rs 1.60 Similarly, 25 paise in ratio 5 = (1/4) × 5 = Rs 1.25 And, 50 paise in ratio 4 = (1/2) × 4 = Rs 2.00 According to question, ⇒ 1.60 + 1.25 + 2.00 = 4.85 ⇒ 4.85 = 436.5 Then, 1 = 90 ⇒ 90 × 2 = 180 ∴ The number of 50 paise coins = 180 × 2 = 360 |
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