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Problem C
Fruit Display

Jigme placed five oranges in a row on a long plate. He then placed one apple in each of the spaces in the row between two oranges.

Next, he placed one banana in each of the spaces between two fruits already in the row.

He then repeated this procedure with pears, then peaches, and finally with strawberries.

Determine the total number of fruits in the row.


Themes: Algebra, Number Sense