Question

Bhavna bought a pencil and an eraser for Rs. 8.50.she gave Rs. 10 to the shopkeeper. The shopkeeper gave back the coins of 50 paise. How many coins did she receive??

Answer 1

Answer:

3

Step-by-step explanation:

50 pasise + 50 pasise +50 pasise = 2.5 rupees so Bhavna received 3 coins

Answer 2

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Cost of Pencil and eraser = Rs 8.50

Amount she gave to the shopkeeper = Rs 10

Difference = Rs 1.50

　Rs 10.00

➖ Rs 8.50

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　Rs 01.50

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✓ The shopkeeper gave back 50 paise coins.

To find 'how many coins did she received', we have to divide (Rs 1.50) 150 paise and 50 paise.

50) 150 (3

　　-150

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So, she received 3 (three) 50 paise coins.