There are 298 passengers in Train Q. There are thrice as many passengers in Train R as in Train Q. There are half as many passengers in Train S as in Train Q.
- How many passengers are there in Train R?
- How many passengers are there in the 3 trains altogether?
(a)
Number of passengers in Train R
= 3 x 298
= 894
(b)
Number of passengers in Train S
= 298 ÷ 2
= 149
Total number of passengers
= 149 + 298 + 894
= 1341
Answer(s): (a) 894; (b) 1341