half of the pieces of fruit in the bowl ara apples. there are also 3 oranges 2 pears and a banana. how many apples are there in the bowl? show your work
so 3+2+1 or 6 must make up the other half
for a total of 12 pieces of fruit, 6 of which must then be apples
math
Half are apples.
3 oj+2 pears + 1 banana= 6
6(2)=12 total # of fruits
6 are apples