There are 240 passengers in Train R. There are thrice as many passengers in Train S as in Train R. There are half as many passengers in Train T as in Train S.
- How many passengers are there in Train S?
- How many passengers are there in the 3 trains altogether?
(a)
Number of passengers in Train S
= 3 x 240
= 720
(b)
Number of passengers in Train T
= 720 ÷ 2
= 360
Total number of passengers
= 360 + 240 + 720
= 1320
Answer(s): (a) 720; (b) 1320