Multiple choice

Sheela and Shilpa has sum Rs. in the ratio of 5 : 3. If Sheela had Rs. 400 and Shilpa had only Rs. 5 in coins, then how many coins Shilpa had ?

  1. 96

  2. 56

  3. 48

  4. 24
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C Correct answer
Explanation

If the amounts are in ratio 5:3 and Sheela has Rs. 400, then Shilpa's amount should be (3/5) × 400 = Rs. 240. If Shilpa has Rs. 240 in Rs. 5 coins, the number of coins = 240 ÷ 5 = 48. The answer is correct, though the question phrasing is awkward.

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