Arithmeticmedium · Past Paper
In a bag, there are coins of 25p, 10p, and 5p in the ratio 1:2:3. If the total value is Rs 30, how many 5p coins are there?
A150
B50
C100
D200
✓ Correct Answer: A — 150
Value ratio: (1*25):(2*10):(3*5) = 25:20:15 = 5:4:3. 5p value = (3/12)*30 = Rs 7.50. Number of 5p coins = 750 / 5 = 150.
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