Problem: A cashier received a total amount of Tk. 10,000 from a depositor in a total of 140 notes of Tk. 50 and Tk. 100 denominations. How many notes of Tk. 50 denominations did he receive?
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Correct Answer: Number of 50 Tk. note was 80.
Explanation:
Let, Number of 50 Tk. note = x
& Number of 100 Tk. note = 140 – x
According to the question,
50x + 100(140 – x) = 10,000
=> 50x + 14,000 – 100x = 10,000
= – 50x = -4,000
=> x = $\frac{4000}{50}$
x= 80