Question

In a bag, the number of $₹10$ notes, $₹20$ notes and $₹50$ notes are in the ratio $5:4:3$. The total value of the notes in it is $₹280$. Find the number of $₹10$ notes in it.

• A. 4
• B. 5
• C. 3
• D. 2

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Let the number of $₹10$ notes be $5x$. Numbers of $₹20$ notes and $₹50$ notes are $4x$ and $3x$, respectively.
$\text{ Total value of notes }=(10)(5x)+(20)(4x)+(50)(3x)$
$=280x=280$
$x=1$
$5x=5$