Allied & ICAR Exam Bank • ALLIED_2410 MCQ • 2 Marks

Section 8: General Aptitude

Quantitative Aptitude

Subtopic: Ratios & Percentages

Question Statement:

There are Rs 180 in a piggy bank in the form of 50 paise, 25 paise, and 10 paise coins in the ratio 2:3:5. The number of 10 paise coins is:

Options:

  • (A) 400
  • (B) 300
  • (C) 500
  • (D) 200

Answer Key:

A

Step-by-Step Solution & Explanation

Set value $= 2(0.50) + 3(0.25) + 5(0.10) = 1.00 + 0.75 + 0.50 = 2.25$ Rs. Number of sets $= 180 / 2.25 = 80$. 10 paise coins $= 5 \times 80 = 400$.
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