A bag contains 50 paise, 1 rupee and 2 rupee coins in the ratio 2:5:8. If the total amount is Rs. 352, find the total number of coins in the bag.

Ratio and Proportion 20/08/2020

A. 160
B. 200
C. 250
D. 240

Let the number of 50p, 1 rupee and 2 rupee coins be 2x,5x and 8x. 0.5*(2x)+5x+2*8x = 352 22x=352 x=16 Total no. of coins
= 2x+5x+8x
= 15x = 240

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