Question:`Rs. 180` contained in a box consists of one rupee, `50-`paise and `25-`paise coins in the proportion of `2 : 3 : 4`. What is the number of `50-`paise coins ?
A `120`
B `150`
C `180`
D `240`
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+ Answer
A
+ ExplanationRatio of values `= 2/1 : 3/2 : 4/4`
`= 2 : 3/2 : 1`
`= 4 : 3 : 2`.
Value of `50-`paise coins `= Rs. (180 xx 3/9)`
`= Rs. 60`.
Number of `50-`paise coins `= (60 xx 2)`
`= 120`.