Stream of consciousness rationale: There are 40 + 70 = 110 oranges and apples altogether . He sold 40 x .25 = 10 pieces of oranges. He sold 70 x .50 = 35 pieces of apples. So, Tom was left with 110 - 10 - 35 = 65 pieces.
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Q: Tom got 40 oranges and 70 apples. If he sold 1/4 of the oranges and 1/2 of the apples. How many fruits were left in total?
A: 65