Answer:
7 steps.
Explanation:
Since the monkey is sitting on the first step already you can subtract 9 by 1 to find the amount of steps left.
9-1 = 8 steps left
The monkey jumps 3 steps down
8-3= 5 steps
Then jumps 2 steps up
5 + 2 = 7 steps
The monkey has 7 more steps until he reaches the water level.