In Orange County one fifth 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?  Choices.
A) 60.
B) 42.
C) 85
D) 140.
E) 252.
1/5 mush --&gt; 7/35   1/7 apples --&gt;5/35   We know that we must have a multiple of 35.   D is the only choice that gives us that. 35x4=140   ANSWER:140.
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In Orange County one fifth 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?