Allied & ICAR Exam Bank • ALLIED_1456 MCQ • 1 Mark

Section 8: General Aptitude

Quantitative Aptitude

Subtopic: Ratios & Percentages

Question Statement:

A bag contains coins of denominations Rs 1, 50 paise, and 25 paise in the ratio 3:4:8. If the total value is Rs 112, how many 50 paise coins are there?

Options:

  • (A) 64
  • (B) 48
  • (C) 72
  • (D) 80

Answer Key:

A

Step-by-Step Solution & Explanation

Value ratio: $3(1) + 4(0.50) + 8(0.25) = 3 + 2 + 2 = 7$ rupees per set. Sets $= 112 / 7 = 16$. 50 paise coins $= 4 \times 16 = 64$.
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