Complete each expression showing all steps, and simplify the final answer to lowest terms (improper fractions do not need to be
changed to mixed numbers as in grade 9, we work with improper fractions instead).
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Answer:
Apples = 24
Pears = 40
Step-by-step explanation:
Let u be the unit of fruit in the basket,
number of apples:
number of pears:
now to find u, we equate the two equations.
Now simplify.
Now we can find the original number of apples and pears by substituting u.
so original number of apples =
and original number of pears =