In a bag, there are coins of 25 p, 10 p and 5 p in the ratio of 1 : 2 : 3. If there is Rs. 30 in all, how many 5 p coins are there?

A. 50

B. 100

C. 150

D. 200

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Correct Answer :
150

Explanation :

Let the number of 25 p, 10 p and 5 p coins be z, 2z and 3z respectively

Then, sum of their values = Rs. [ (25z/100) + ((10x2z)/100) + ((5x3z)/100) ] = Rs. (60z/100)

=> (60z/100) = 30

=> z = 50

Hence, the number of 5 p coins = (3 x 50) = 150

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