To solve this problem, we need to count the total number of billiard balls shown in the image.
Step 1: Identify the different types of balls.
There are two main groups of balls on the table:
1.
Numbered Balls: These are the colored balls with numbers on them (from 1 to 15).
2.
The Cue Ball: This is the plain white ball used to hit the others. It usually does not have a number.
Step 2: Count the numbered balls.
Let's look for each number from 1 to 15 to make sure they are all there:
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Solids (Numbers 1-7): We can see balls 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7. That is
7 balls.
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The 8-Ball: There is one black ball with the number 8. That is
1 ball.
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Stripes (Numbers 9-15): We can see balls 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, and 15. That is
7 balls.
Total numbered balls = $7 + 1 + 7 = 15$.
Step 3: Count the cue ball.
There is
1 plain white ball at the bottom center.
Step 4: Calculate the final total.
Add the numbered balls and the cue ball together:
$$15 \text{ (numbered balls)} + 1 \text{ (cue ball)} = 16 \text{ total balls}$$
Final Answer: 16
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