Correct option is D
Given:
- Initial apples = 12 dozen = 12 × 12 = 144 apples
- Apples added = 2 dozen = 2 × 12 = 24 apples
- Apples spoiled and removed = 10 apples
- Total baskets after transfer = 2
Solution:
Total apples after addition
Total apples = 144 + 24 = 168 apples
Remove spoiled apples
Remaining apples = 168 - 10 = 158 apples
Distribute apples equally into two baskets
Apples per basket = 158 ÷ 2 = 79 apples
There are 79 apples in each basket.