Question

Shyam had 85 currency notes in all, some of which were of Rs 100 denomination and the remaining of Rs 50 denomination. The total amountof all these currency notes was Rs 5000. How much amountin rupeesdid he have in the denomination of Rs 50?

• A. 3500
• B. 70
• C. 15
• D. 1500

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

3500

Answer 2

Assume the number of $Rs.$ 50 notes denomination be $x$

the number of $Rs.$ 100 notes denomination be $(85 - x)$

From the question we know that,

$50x + 100(85 - x) = 5000$

$50x + 8500 - 100x = 5000$

$50x = 3500$

$x = \frac{3500}{50}$

$x = 70$

So, The Amount in only Rs. 50 denomination = 70 × 50 = $Rs.$ 3500

The correct option is (A): 3500