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Railways PYQCBT 1 2016

RRB NTPC · Question 87

A person carries Rs. 165/ - in the form of currency notes of denominations Rs. 5, Rs. 10 & Rs. 20 in the ratio of 3 : 2 : 1. What is the value of currency notes of Rs. 20 denomination?

  1. Rs. 60

  2. Rs. 100

  3. Rs. 40

  4. Rs. 80

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Answer: (A) Rs. 60

Explanation

Let the numbers of notes be 3x, 2x and x. Total value = 5(3x) + 10(2x) + 20(x) = 55x = 165, so x = 3. There are 3 notes of Rs 20, worth Rs 60.