Question

    A bag contains Rs. 112/- in the form of 1 rupee

    50 paise and 10 paise coins in the ratio 3 : 8 : 10. What is the number of 50 paise coins?
    A 112 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 108 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 96 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 84 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Let the coins of Rs. 1 = 3x The coins of 50 paise = 8x The coins of 10 paise = 10x According to question, [if gte vml 1]> [if !vml]-->`3x+(8x)/2+(10x)/10 = 112` [endif]--> 3x + 4x + x = 112 `=>8x = 112` `x = 112/8 = 14` coins of 50 paise = `14xx8 = 112`

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