Math Puzzle - Treasure Hunt

in puzzles •  7 years ago 

The man found a chest with coins. He gave half of all the coins found to Mrs. Brain, gave 25% to the state in taxes, he put a fifth of the gold coins in the bank and, as a result, left 49 coins.

How many coins did a man find in the chest?

Answer:

980 coins

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