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A bag contains one rupee, 50 paise and 25 paise coins in the ratio 5:6:7. If the total money in the bag is Rs.312, find the number of 50 paise coins?

A160

B224

C192

D180

Answer:

C. 192

Read Explanation:

Actual value of coins = 5x1+6x0.50+7x0.25 =5+3+1.75=9.75 No. of 50 paise coins=312x(6/9.75) =192


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