A bag contains ₹1, 50 paise, and 25 paise coins in the ratio 5:6:8. If the total value of these coins is ₹420, find the number of 50 paise coins.
A
120
B
210
C
252
D
300
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Correct Answer 252
Explanation
Value ratio = (5*1) : (6*0.5) : (8*0.25) = 5 : 3 : 2. Total value units = 5+3+2 = 10. 10 units = 420 => 1 unit = 42. Value of 50p coins = 3 * 42 = ₹126. Number of 50p coins = 126 / 0.5 = 252.