Question

In a bag there are coins of 50p, 25p and 10p in the ratio 2 : 4 : 5. If there is Rs. 37.50 in total, how many 25p coins are there?

• A. 30
• B. 40
• C. 60
• D. 72

Answer 1

Answer:

C. 60

Let the number of 50p coins be 2x Number of 25p and 10p coins are 4x and 5x respectively. 2x × 50 + 25 × 4x + 10 × 5x = 3750p 250x = 3750 x = 15 Number of 25p coins = 4x = 60