Q.

A sum of Rs. 6.25 is made up of 80 coins which are either 10 paise or 5 paise coins. How many coins are there of 10 paise?

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a

35

b

40

c

45

d

50

answer is C.

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Detailed Solution

RS=1100paiseRS6.25=625paise

x=10 paise coins

y=5 paise coins

x+y=80______(1)

Total value of coins Rs6.25=625 paise

10x+5y=625______(2)

 by solving two equations.

x=45no. of 10 paise coins

y=35no. of 5 paise coins

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