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Question 979569: Emy Has Php 200. She wants to buy three different fruits.An apple cost Php 25. An orange cost Php15 and a pear cost Php 20. If she wants to spend all her money, what is the most number of oranges that she can buy? Answer by Edwin McCravy(20055) (Show Source):
Buy as few apples and pears as possible:
Can't have 1 apple and 1 pear at Php 40 for Php 160 not divisible by 15.
Can't have 2 apples and 1 pear at Php 70 for Php 130 not divisible by 15.
Can have:
1 apple costs Php 25
2 pears cost Php 40
9 oranges cost Php 135
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TOTAL = Php 200
Answer = 9 oranges
Edwin
