Math Problem Statement

A bag contains certain number of coins of different denominations. The ratio of the number of Rs. 1 coins to Rs. 2 coins is 5 : 7, respectively and the ratio of number of Rs. 2 coins to Rs. 5 coins is 7 : 6 respectively. Find the total value of the Rs. 5 coins, if the total value of the Rs. 1 coins in the bag is Rs. 15. Question 7Answer

a. Rs. 90

b. Rs. 180

c. Rs. 115

d. Rs. 45

Solution

Let's solve the problem step by step.

Step 1: Determine the number of Rs. 1 coins

The total value of Rs. 1 coins is Rs. 15. Each Rs. 1 coin is worth Re. 1, so the number of Rs. 1 coins is:

Number of Rs. 1 coins=15\text{Number of Rs. 1 coins} = 15

Step 2: Ratio of Rs. 1 coins to Rs. 2 coins

The ratio of the number of Rs. 1 coins to Rs. 2 coins is given as 5:75:7. Let the number of Rs. 2 coins be xx. Then:

Number of Rs. 1 coinsNumber of Rs. 2 coins=57\frac{\text{Number of Rs. 1 coins}}{\text{Number of Rs. 2 coins}} = \frac{5}{7}

Substitute the known value of Rs. 1 coins:

15x=57\frac{15}{x} = \frac{5}{7}

Cross-multiply:

5x=1575x = 15 \cdot 7

x=21x = 21

So, the number of Rs. 2 coins is 2121.

Step 3: Ratio of Rs. 2 coins to Rs. 5 coins

The ratio of Rs. 2 coins to Rs. 5 coins is given as 7:67:6. Let the number of Rs. 5 coins be yy. Then:

Number of Rs. 2 coinsNumber of Rs. 5 coins=76\frac{\text{Number of Rs. 2 coins}}{\text{Number of Rs. 5 coins}} = \frac{7}{6}

Substitute the known value of Rs. 2 coins:

21y=76\frac{21}{y} = \frac{7}{6}

Cross-multiply:

7y=2167y = 21 \cdot 6

y=18y = 18

So, the number of Rs. 5 coins is 1818.

Step 4: Total value of Rs. 5 coins

The value of Rs. 5 coins is:

Total value=Number of Rs. 5 coins×5\text{Total value} = \text{Number of Rs. 5 coins} \times 5

Total value=185=90\text{Total value} = 18 \cdot 5 = 90

Final Answer:

The total value of Rs. 5 coins is Rs. 90.

Correct Option: (a) Rs. 90


Would you like to discuss this further or clarify any step? Here are some related questions:

  1. What happens if the ratio between Rs. 2 and Rs. 5 coins changes?
  2. How would the answer vary if the total value of Rs. 1 coins was different?
  3. Can you find the total value of all coins in the bag?
  4. What is the percentage contribution of Rs. 5 coins to the total value?
  5. How would the calculation change if another denomination was introduced?

Tip: Always double-check the ratios and their corresponding values when working with proportion problems.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Ratios
Proportions
Arithmetic

Formulas

Ratio formula: a/b = c/d
Value formula: total value = number of coins × denomination

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-8