Given -
Three times the number of people on Simon's bus is five greater than the number 40.
To Find -
How many people are on Simon's bus =?
Step-by-Step Explanation -
Let the number of people on Simon's bus = x
So,
According to the question:
3x = 5 + 40
3x = 45
x = 45/3
x = 15
Final Answer -
The number of people on Simon's bus = 15