Multiple choice

In a wallet, there are notes of the denominations Rs. 10 and Rs. 50 . The total number of notes is 12 . The number of Rs. 10 and Rs. 50 notes are in the ratio of 1:2. Total money in the wallet is:

  1. Rs. 280

  2. Rs. 360

  3. Rs. 440

  4. Rs. 110
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Let notes of Rs. 10 be 3x and Rs. 50 be 6x (ratio 1:2). Total notes: 3x + 6x = 12, so 9x = 12, giving x = 4/3. Number of Rs. 10 notes = 3 × 4/3 = 4. Number of Rs. 50 notes = 6 × 4/3 = 8. Total amount = 4 × 10 + 8 × 50 = 40 + 400 = Rs. 440.

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