In Orange County one fourth of the people are gathering mushrooms and one seventh of the people are collecting apples. What can be the number of people in Orange County? Choose the correct option:
A) 56.  B) 42.  C) 85.  D) 145.  E) 252.
The number must be an integer and multiple of both 4 and 7.   Only option 56. fulfill this condition and hence is the answer.
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In Orange County one fourth of the people are gathering mushrooms and one seventh of the people are collecting apples. What can be the number of people in Orange County?