There are 287 passengers in Train N. There are twice as many passengers in Train P as in Train N. There are half as many passengers in Train Q as in Train P.
- How many passengers are there in Train P?
- How many passengers are there in the 3 trains altogether?
(a)
Number of passengers in Train P
= 2 x 287
= 574
(b)
Number of passengers in Train Q
= 574 ÷ 2
= 287
Total number of passengers
= 287 + 287 + 574
= 1148
Answer(s): (a) 574; (b) 1148