There are 392 passengers in Train Z. There are thrice as many passengers in Train A as in Train Z. There are half as many passengers in Train B as in Train A.
- 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
= 3 x 392
= 1176
(b)
Number of passengers in Train B
= 1176 ÷ 2
= 588
Total number of passengers
= 588 + 392 + 1176
= 2156
Answer(s): (a) 1176; (b) 2156