There are 216 passengers in Train U. There are twice as many passengers in Train V as in Train U. There are half as many passengers in Train W as in Train U.
- How many passengers are there in Train V?
- How many passengers are there in the 3 trains altogether?
(a)
Number of passengers in Train V
= 2 x 216
= 432
(b)
Number of passengers in Train W
= 216 ÷ 2
= 108
Total number of passengers
= 108 + 216 + 432
= 756
Answer(s): (a) 432; (b) 756