Question

A man has 50 paise, 1 rupee and 5 rupee coins in the ratio of 2:2:1. Find the total amount he has, given
that the difference in the total value of 5 rupee and 1 rupee coins is Rs. 15.
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a) Rs. 15
b) Rs. 40
c) Rs. 25
d) Rs. 20​

Answer 1

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation

Let the 50 paise , 1 rupee and 2 rupee coins bag is 2x ,3x and 4x

Then total ruppe in bag =0.50×2x+1×3x+2×4x=240⇒x+3x+8x=240⇒12x=240⇒x=20

Then total number of coins are=9×20=180