You are given a math word problem and you are supposed to apply addition or subtraction mathematical operators on the numbers embedded in the text to answer the following question and then only report the final numerical answer.

A vase can hold 5 flowers . If you had 6 carnations and 19 roses , how many vases would you need to hold the flowers ?
5

Alyssa loves eating fruits . Alyssa paid $ 12.08 for grapes , and $ 9.85 for cherries . In total , how much money did Alyssa spend ?
21.93

Benny picked 2 apples and Dan picked 9 apples from the apple tree . How many apples were picked in total ?

11