[originaltext]M: I’m in charge of buying the fruit for the children at our chur

M: I’m in charge of buying the fruit for the children at our church. I’m so happy to find that apples and pears are in season. Give me two dozen of each.
W: I hope that they’re as good as they look.
Q: How many apples did the man buy?

M: The charity appeal raised only halt’ of what it expected.
W: One quarter of a million is respectable, however.
Q: How much money did they expect to raise?