A bag contains coins of ₹1, 50 paise, and 25 paise in the ratio 5 : 6 : 8. If the total value is ₹420, find the number of 50 paise coins.
A
252
B
210
C
300
D
180
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Correct Answer 252
Explanation
Value ratio: (5*1) : (6*0.5) : (8*0.25) = 5 : 3 : 2. Total units = 10. 10 units = ₹420 => 1 unit = ₹42. Value of 50p coins = 3 * 42 = ₹126. Number of coins = 126 / 0.5 = 252.