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There are coins of 25paise, 50paise and 1 rupee in a bag in which the amount of money from each type of coin is in the ratio 1:2:3 respectively. The total amount of money in the bag is Rs.90. What is the total number of coins in the bag?

150

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135

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180

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165

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Solution

The correct option is D
165

$x + 2 x + 3 x = 90 x = 15$

No. of 25p coins = $\frac{15}{0.25} = 60$

No. of 50p coins = $\frac{30}{0.5} = 60$

No. of 1 rupee coins = $\frac{45}{1} = 45$

Total no. of coins = 165

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There are coins of 25paise, 50paise and 1 rupee in a bag in which the amount of money from each type of coin is in the ratio 1:2:3 respectively. The total amount of money in the bag is Rs.90. What is the total number of coins in the bag?

The correct option is D 165 x+2x+3x=90x=15 No. of 25p coins = 150.25=60 No. of 50p coins = 300.5=60 No. of 1 rupee coins = 451=45 Total no. of coins = 165

The correct option is D
165

$x + 2 x + 3 x = 90 x = 15$

No. of 25p coins = $\frac{15}{0.25} = 60$

No. of 50p coins = $\frac{30}{0.5} = 60$

No. of 1 rupee coins = $\frac{45}{1} = 45$

Total no. of coins = 165