Allied & ICAR Exam Bank • ALLIED_1615 MCQ • 1 Mark

Section 8: General Aptitude

Quantitative Aptitude

Subtopic: Ratios & Percentages

Question Statement:

In a purse, there are 50 paise, 25 paise, and 10 paise coins in the ratio 5:9:4 amounting to Rs 206. The number of 25 paise coins is:

Options:

  • (A) 360
  • (B) 200
  • (C) 400
  • (D) 300

Answer Key:

A

Step-by-Step Solution & Explanation

Value per set: $5(0.5) + 9(0.25) + 4(0.10) = 2.5 + 2.25 + 0.40 = 5.15$ Rs. Sets $= 206 / 5.15 = 40$. 25 paise coins $= 9 \times 40 = 360$.
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