Question

8 boxes containing 85 apples each were emptied into a huge box. Seven people were given 5 apples each from it. The remaining apples were packed in 3 boxes.
a)how many apples were in each box?

Answer 1

Answer:

Total apples 85x8=680

Apples given to seven people=(7x5) =35

Remaining apples=680-35=645

Now apples are packed in three boxes

Each box contain (645/3)= 215 apples

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