Answer: Option D Explanation: Let number of notes of each denomination be x. Then, x + 5x + 10x = 480 16x = 480 x = 30.Hence, total number of notes = 3x = 90.
Verbal Reasoning
Topic: Arithmetic Reasoning
A man has Rs. 480 in the denominations of one-rupee notes, five-rupee notes and ten-rupee notes. The number of notes of each denomination is equal. What is the total number of notes that he has?
A. 45
B. 60
C. 75
D. 90
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