A person carries Rs. 165/- in the form of currency notes of denominations Rs. 5, Rs. 10 & Rs. 20 in the ratio of 3:2:1. What is the value of currency notes of Rs. 20 denomination?

Question 87

Solution

Let the number of currency notes of denominations Rs. 5, Rs. 10 & Rs. 20 are 3x, 2x and x respectively

According to the question,

$$5\times\ 3x+10\times\ 2x+20x=165$$

$$55x=165$$

x = 3

Value of currency notes of Rs 20 = Rs 60.

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