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A bag contains 50p, 25p and 10p coins in the ratio of 5 : 3 : 2, amounting to Rs. 276. Find the number of coins of each type respectively.

A450, 160, 240

B400, 260, 140

C450, 230, 180

D400, 240, 160

Answer:

D. 400, 240, 160

Read Explanation:

The ratio of the 50p, 25p,10p coins be 5x,3x,2x (5x/2 + 3x/4 + 2x/10) = 276 (50x + 15x + 4x) /20 = 276 x = 80 The numbers of coins are, 50p = 5 × 80 = 400 25p = 3 × 80 = 240 10p = 2 × 80 = 160


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