A bag contains ₹1, 50-paise and 25-paise coins in the ratio 5:6:8. If the total amount is ₹240, find the number of 25-paise coins.
A
120
B
192
C
240
D
150
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Correct Answer 192
Explanation
Value ratio: $5*1 : 6*0.5 : 8*0.25 = 5 : 3 : 2$. Total value = 10 units. 10 units = 240, so 1 unit = 24. 25p coins value = 2 * 24 = ₹48. Number of coins = 48 * 4 = 192.