Solve the problem.
-A biologist collected 171 fern and moss samples. There were 111 fewer ferns than moss samples. How many fern samples did the biologist collect?
A) 30 fern samples
B) 141 fern samples
C) 126 fern samples
D) 60 fern samples

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Let the number of fern samples be F and the number of moss samples be M. According to the problem, F + M = 171 and F = M - 111. Solving these equations simultaneously, we find that M = 141 and F = 30. Therefore, the biologist collected 30 fern samples.

Solve the Problem. -A Biologist Collected 171 Fern and Moss Samples. There Were