Multiple choice

Rs. 180 contained in a box consists of one-rupee, 50 paise and 25 paise coins in the ratio 2 : 3 : 4. What is the number of 50 paise coins?

  1. 60

  2. 120

  3. 150

  4. 180
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Let 2x, 3x, 4x be the number of coins. Total value: 2x(1) + 3x(0.5) + 4x(0.25) = 2x + 1.5x + x = 4.5x = 180. So x = 40. Number of 50 paise coins = 3x = 120.

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