The number of $2, $5 and $50 notes in a piggy bank is in the ratio of 1 : 9 : 5. The notes are worth $2673 altogether. Find the total number of $5 and $50 notes.
|
$2 |
$5 |
$50 |
Total |
Number |
1 u |
9 u |
5 u |
|
Value |
$2 |
$5 |
$50 |
|
Total value |
2 u |
45 u |
250 u |
$2673 |
Total value of $2, $5 and $50 notes
= 2 u + 45 u + 250 u
= 297 u
297 u = 2673
1 u = 2673 ÷ 297 = 9
Number of $5 and $50 notes
= 9 u + 5 u
= 14 u
= 14 x 9
= 126
Answer(s): 126