SOLUTION: Sumitra has rupees 34 in 50 paise and 25 paise coins.if the no of 25 paise coins is double the number of 50 paise coins.how many coins of each kind does she have.?

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Question 1089711: Sumitra has rupees 34 in 50 paise and 25 paise coins.if the no of 25 paise coins is double the number of 50 paise coins.how many coins of each kind does
she have.?

Answer by ikleyn(52781)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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This problem is for MENTAL solution.

You can combine (group) your coins in sets, each containing one 50-paise and two 25-paise coins.


Then each group worth ONE rupee.


How many such groups are there in your collection ?  - The answer is obvious: 34.


Hence . . . 



Should I continue ?   Or everything is just clear to you ??


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