Question

3. A money box contains one-rupee and two-rupee coins in the ratio 5:6. If the total value of the coins in the
money box is Rs 289, find the number of two-rupee coins​

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

In a money box contains:-1and2 rupee coins

They are in the ratio:-5:6

1rupee coins are :-5(x)

2 rupee coins are :-6(x)

Total money in the box:-289

5x+6x=289

11x=289

x=289/11

x=26.2

5(x)=5(26.2)=131

6(x)=6(26.2)=157.2

157.2 number of 2 rupees coins are there in the money box..