I went to the farmer's market for one last time before winter to buy squash, potatoes, and apples.  My basket can only hold 10 fruits or vegetables.  If I want to buy twice as many apples as potatoes and twice as many potatoes as squash, how many of each did I buy? 
Hint: Start with squash and try a number.  Show your work.


Squash =

Potatoes =

Apples =



Did I fill up my basket?___



For 4th and 5th grades: Use the clues below to find out how many of each fruit and vegetable Tom bought.

• Tom bought twice as many apples as potatoes
• The number of squash is equal to the value of a nickel
• Altogether Tom bought 14 fruits and vegetables