Question

Mary went to the local market to purchase some fruit. Each box of

oranges sold for $3 and each box of pears for $5. Mary purchased a total
of 18 boxes of fruit for $68. How many boxes of oranges did she
purchase?

Answer 1

11

Explanation:

11 BOXES OF ORANGES IS $33

7 BOXES OF PEARS IS $35

WHICH EQUALS $68

MEANING THERE IS 11 BOXES OF ORANGES