Question 1 of 13

A basket of apples is to be given out. If everyone gets 3 apples, there is an excess of 16 apples. If everyone gets 5 apples, the giver is shortage of 4 apples.
(a) How many people are sharing the apples?
(b) How many apples are in the basket?

A
7 people sharing the apples, 40 apples in the basket
B
8 people sharing the apples, 42 apples in the basket
C
9 people sharing the apples, 44 apples in the basket
D
10 people sharing the apples, 46 apples in the basket
E
None of the above