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A trader deposited sh 20 000 in a bank. The money was in the following denominations:
1. sh 1000- 5 notes
2. sh 500 - 15 notes
3. sh 200 - 24 notes

The remaining amount was in 100 shillings and 50 shillings notes. The 100 shillings and 50 shillings notes were equal in number. How much money did the trader deposit in 50 shillings notes?

A. sh 2 700
B. sh 1800
C. sh 1350
D. sh 900

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Wilfred
The correct answer is [D]

Total value = 20,000
1000 x 5 = 5000
500 x 15 = 7500
200 x 24 = 4800
=5000+7500+4800=17300
- Remainder = 20,000 -17300 = 2700
- Let the number 100 and 50 notes be x
50x+ 100x = 2700
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=50 x 18 = 900
Wilfykil answered the question on July 31, 2019 at 10:17

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