Question 1100052
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254 - 23 = 231 = Oranges + Apples = R + A   (R stands for oranges, A for apples)

                                  ( R = 2A )  ====>

231 = 2A + A = 3A  ====>  A = {{{231/3}}} = 77.   ====>  R = 2*77 = 154.


<U>Answer</U>.  154 oranges were left.
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