Question 129

There are 50 paisa, 25 paisa and ₹ 1 coins in a bag in the ratio 5 : 8 : 1. If the total value of all the coins is ₹ 55. how many 25 paisa coins are there in the bag?

Solution

Let coins are

₹1 coins =1x

Value of ₹ 1 coins =1x

50 paise coins =5x

Value of 50 paise coins =$$\frac{5x}{2}$$

25 paise coins =8x

Value of 25 paise coins =$$\frac{8x}{4}$$

Total amount =₹55

$$x+\frac{5x}{2}+\frac{8x}{4}$$=₹55

x=10

Number of 25 paise coins=8x=$$8\times10$$=80

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