instruction:
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.
question:
There are 54 scissors in the drawer . Keith placed 22 scissors in the drawer . How many scissors are now there in all ?
answer:
76

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

question:
The school cafeteria had 17 apples . If they used 2 to make lunch for the students and then bought 23 more , how many apples would they have ?
answer:
38