The number of $2, $50 and $100 notes in a piggy bank is in the ratio of 6 : 1 : 6. The notes are worth $5296 altogether. Find the total number of $2 and $50 notes.
| |
$2 |
$50 |
$100 |
Total |
| Number |
6 u |
1 u |
6 u |
|
| Value |
$2 |
$50 |
$100 |
|
| Total value |
12 u |
50 u |
600 u |
$5296 |
Total value of $2, $50 and $100 notes
= 12 u + 50 u + 600 u
= 662 u
662 u = 5296
1 u = 5296 ÷ 662 = 8
Number of $2 and $50 notes
= 6 u + 1 u
= 7 u
= 7 x 8
= 56
Answer(s): 56
