Answer to Question #117535 in Algebra for NIhal

Question

Brian is buying fruit for picnic. He needs at least 100 pieces, but doesnt want more than 110.

The fruit shop sells fruit in bags. Apples come in bags of 10, orange come in bags of 8, passionfruit come in bags of 12 and pears come in bags of 6.

What combination of fruit bags could Brian buy for the party? List some possibilities.

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Answer 1

He has various ways to achieve his goals:

13 oranges = 104

10 apples = 100

9 passionfruit = 108

17 pears = 102

3 apple + 3 orange + 3 passionfruit + 3 pear = 108