A number of boys raised Rs. 400 for a famine relief fund, each boy giving as many 25 paise coins as there were boys. The number of boys was -
A. 40
B. 16
C. 20
D. 100
Answer: Option A
Solution(By Examveda Team)
$$\eqalign{ & {\text{Let number of boys}} = x \cr & {\text{Number of 25 paise coins}} = {x^2} \cr & {\text{According to question,}} \cr & \frac{{{x^2}}}{4} = 400 \cr & {x^2} = 1600 \cr & x = 40\,\, \cr} $$Related Questions on Number System
Three numbers are in ratio 1 : 2 : 3 and HCF is 12. The numbers are:
A. 12, 24, 36
B. 11, 22, 33
C. 12, 24, 32
D. 5, 10, 15
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