Steven's teacher sends the class an assignment to collect 60 different fruit seeds. Apples average 6 seeds, pears average 2 seeds, and grapes average 3 seeds. Steven has set aside 4 apples, 3 pears, and 9 grapes to extract their seeds. How many more seeds does he need to fulfill his assignment? Think carefully first, then make a decision:
With 4 apples, Steven will collect 4 apples * 6 seeds / apple = 24 seeds. With 3 pears, Steven will collect 3 pears * 2 seeds / pear = 6 seeds. With 9 grapes, Steven will collect 9 grapes * 3 seeds / grape = 27 seeds. In total, Steven will collect 24 seeds + 6 seeds + 27 seeds = 57 seeds. To collect 60 seeds he needs 60 seeds - 57 seeds = 3 more seeds. So, the answer is 3.