There are 286 passengers in Train Z. There are twice as many passengers in Train A as in Train Z. There are half as many passengers in Train B as in Train Z.
- How many passengers are there in Train A?
- How many passengers are there in the 3 trains altogether?
(a)
Number of passengers in Train A
= 2 x 286
= 572
(b)
Number of passengers in Train B
= 286 ÷ 2
= 143
Total number of passengers
= 143 + 286 + 572
= 1001
Answer(s): (a) 572; (b) 1001