There are 282 passengers in Train A. There are twice as many passengers in Train B as in Train A. There are half as many passengers in Train C as in Train B.
- How many passengers are there in Train B?
- How many passengers are there in the 3 trains altogether?
(a)
Number of passengers in Train B
= 2 x 282
= 564
(b)
Number of passengers in Train C
= 564 ÷ 2
= 282
Total number of passengers
= 282 + 282 + 564
= 1128
Answer(s): (a) 564; (b) 1128