Question

A bag contains 25p coins, 50 paise coins and 1 rupees whose values are 8:4:2. The total values of coins are 840. Then find the total value of coins

Answer 1

Answer:

Amount of 50p coin = 60 × 4 × 50 =  12000 paisa = Rs. 120

Step-by-step explanation:

Given:

Denominations of coins = 25p , 50p and Rs. 1

let

Number of 25p coins = 8x

Number of 50p coins = 4x

Number of Rs. 1 coins = 2x

According tot he Question,

8x + 4x + 2x = 840

14x = 840

x = 840/14

x = 60

So, Amount of 25p coin = 60 × 8 × 25 = 12000 paisa = Rs. 120

Amount of 50p coin = 60 × 4 × 50 =  12000 paisa = Rs. 120

Amount of Rs. 1 coin = 60 × 2 × 1 =  Rs. 120

Total Amount = 120 + 120 + 120 = Rs. 360

Therefore, c