Question

At a central train station, there are 4 different train routes with trains that leave every 6 minutes, 10 minutes, 12 minutes, and 15 minutes. If each train can hold up to 200 passengers, what is the maximum number of passengers who can leave the station on a train in one hour?

Answer 1

5000

Explanation:

6 minute train leaves 10 times

10 x 200 = 2000 passengers

10 minute train leaves 6 times

6x200 = 1200

12 minute train leaves 5 times

5x200 =1000

15 minute train leaves 4 times

4x200 =800

2000+1200+1000+800=5000

assuming more than 1 train can be at the station at once

Answer 2

5,000 passengers

Explanation:

1. Find out how many trains leave each hour.

6 min – 60/6 = 10 x 200 passengers = 2000

10 min – 60/10 = 6 x 200 passengers = 1200

12 min – 60/12 = 5 x 200 passengers = 1000

15 min – 60/15 = 4 x 200 passengers = 800

2. Add it all up.

2000 + 1200 + 1000 + 800 = 5000 passengers