Question

Sumita has $112 as one rupee and 5 rupee coins. If number of 1 rupee coin is thrice the no of 5 rupee coins then how many coins of each denomination does she has?

Answer 1

Answer:

14 & 42

Step-by-step explanation:

Assuming $112 as rs 112

Let 5 rs coins = x

Then 1 rs coins = 3x

Value = 5×x + 1×3x

5x + 3x

8x

8x = 112

x = 14

5rs coins = 14

1 rs coins = 14×3 = 42