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Aptitude · Q332

Ratio

Competitive Exams · Aptitude · question 332

Q332

A bag has Rs. 43 in the form of 5 rupee, 50 paise and 10 paise coins in the ratio of 1 : 5 : 11. What is the total number of 50 paise coins?

A.
5
B.
25
Answer
C.
55
D.
50

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
\begin{array}{*{20}{c}} {{\text{Rs}}{\text{. 5}}}&{}&{50{\text{ Paise}}}&{}&{{\text{10 Paise}}}&{} \\ 1&:&5&:&{11}&{ \to {\text{Number of coins}}} \end{array}
(5 + 2.5 + 1.10) units = 43
8.60 units = 43
1 unit
Number of 50 paise coins = 5 × 5 = 25