Question

In a Farmer's Market a man sold 5 times as many apples as watermelons. He sold a total of 66 apples and watermelons. How many apples did he sell?
Ms. Sue
Let w = watermelons sold

5w + w = 66
6w = 66

Thank you
Ms. Sue
You're welcome.

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