Question: Iris’ family is planning a surprise birthday party for her. The party will include her 3 uncles and 4 aunts who have a son and daughter each as well as her brother and mother. In total, how many people are coming to Iris’ birthday party? Think carefully first, then make a decision:
Each of her aunts and uncles have a family unit of 1 son + 1 daughter + 1 aunt / uncle = 3 people. Iris has a total of 3 uncles + 4 aunts = 7 aunts or uncles in these family units. So among her aunts, uncles, and cousins, there will be 7 family units * 3 people in each family unit = 21 people. Including her mother and brother, there will be a total of 21 people + 1 mother + 1 brother = 23 people coming to her party. So the answer is 23.