Correct Answer: 149600 kgs
Explanation:
Let the total quantity of gold be p kgs.
According to the question,
50% of p + 25% of p + 12.5% of p = 130900
87.5% of p = 130900
p = 130900 x 100/87.5 = 149600 kgs.
Therefore, the initial gold quantity that king has = p = 149600 kgs.
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