There are 214 passengers in Train Q. There are twice as many passengers in Train R as in Train Q. There are half as many passengers in Train S as in Train R.
- 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
= 2 x 214
= 428
(b)
Number of passengers in Train S
= 428 ÷ 2
= 214
Total number of passengers
= 214 + 214 + 428
= 856
Answer(s): (a) 428; (b) 856