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.

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

Bianca and her friends were recycling paper for their class . For every 3 pounds they recycled they earned one point . If Bianca recycled 24 pounds and her friends recycled 3 pounds , how many points did they earn ?
9

A vase can hold 6 flowers . If you had 7 carnations and 47 roses , how many vases would you need to hold the flowers ?

9