In a Strange Mix-Up, Several People (None of Whom Spoke

question 49

Multiple Choice

In a strange mix-up, several people (none of whom spoke the same language) needed to pool their resources to survive the scorching desert heat. Eric had 47 bottles of water; Dimetrius had bottles; Sparticus had bottles. How many bottles of water did they have all together? ​

• A) 145 bottles
• B) 120 bottles
• C) 135 bottles
• D) 47 bottles
• E) 148 bottles

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