Question

On a school bus there are 9 boys. There are twice as many girls as boys on the bus. How many girls and boys combined are on the bus?

A) 21
B)24
C)25
D)27

Answer 1

D) 27

Explanation:

Step 1: Find the number of girls.

9 x 2 = 18

Step 2: Find the combined number.

9 + 18 = 27

Answer 2

Answer: D

Explanation:

It says that there are twice as many girls so:

9x2=18 girls

There are a total of 9 boys.

So altogether is 27 combined.

18+9=27