A beggar has Rs 15 comprising 50 coins of 25 paisa and 50 paisa. How many 25 paisa and 50 paisa coins are there with the beggar respectively?

A40, 10 ✓ Correct

B30, 20

C35, 15

D36, 14

Correct answer: (A) 40, 10

Explanation

There are 40 coins of 25 paisa and 10 of 50 paisa.

Let 25p coins = a, 50p coins = b, a + b = 50.

Value: 25a + 50b = 1500 paisa (Rs 15).

Divide by 25: a + 2b = 60.

Subtract: b = 10, a = 40.

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