Zeeshan having a certain number of one rupee,fifty paise and twenty

Zeeshan having a certain number of one rupee,fifty paise and twenty five paise coins are in the ratio of 3:2:4, add up to Rs 75. Then how many 1 rupee coins he have?

Quiz

Answer/Solution

45

Steps/Work

Explanation :
Given ratio = 3:2:4.
Let us assume that there are 3 one rupee coins,2
fifty paise coins and 4 twenty-five paise coins in all.
Their value=(3*1)+(2*.50)+(4*.25)=3+1+1=Rs 5
If the total is Rs 5, number of 1 rupee coins are 3.
If the total is Rs 75, number of 1 rupee coins would be 75*3/5=45.
Answer : C