@Randy Dandy,
Not algebra.
Day 3- Consumed 1 apple and gave half of remaining apples to relatives. Grower had 5 apples left
Started with 11
Day 2- Traded half of remaining apples for some vegetables and consumed 3 apples.
Gave away 14
Day 1- The grower traded half of the apples harvested for other fruits and consumed 4 apples.
Ended with 28. Started with 64