How many did she have when she left the grove?

Question

Shomicka was helping her family pick oranges in their grove. She took some oranges home to share with 3 friends. She gave 3 more than half to Jennifer. Angela got half of the remainder and 3 more. She gave Josie half of the remainder plus 3. When she got home, she had only 10 oranges left. How many did she have when she left the grove?

Answer 1

Larry, let's work backward, adding 3 and doubling each time.

 

2(10 + 3) = 26

2(26 + 3) = 58

2(58 + 3) = 122

 

Let's check.

 

122/2 - 3 = 58

58/2 - 3 = 26

26/2 - 3 = 10

 

Boom.