If Abishag Owns 16 Quinces and 15 Kumquats and If

question 39

Multiple Choice

If Abishag owns 16 quinces and 15 kumquats and if the price of kumquats is 4 times the price of quinces, how many kumquats can she afford if she buys as many kumquats as she can?

• A)38
• B)31
• C)15
• D)19
• E)16

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