Question

A bag contains Rs. 216 in the form of one rupee, 50 paise and 25 paise coins in the ratio 2:3:4 . The number of 50 paise coins is

a) 96 b) 144 c) 114 d) 141

Ans :

STEP 1 - 2x + 3x/2 + 4x/4 =216

STEP 2- x=48

STEP 3 - So number of 50 paise coins is 144.

Pls expain step 1. Why is it 3x/2 and 4x/4??

Answer 1

because 50 and 25 paisa in the ratio 2:3:4 .
so,

Answer 2

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

answer is 144

given ration 2:3:4

100 paise =1 rupee

50 paise =1/2 rupee

25paise =1/4 rupee

so the equation become,

2x+3x/2+4x/4=216

x=144.