Let’s solve this step by step.
We are looking at a banner made of individual flags, each with one letter or symbol. The word spelled out is “WELCOME”, but the last letter “E” is followed by a heart symbol instead of another letter — so it’s “WELCOM E ❤️”.
But wait — let’s count how many flags there are and what they say:
Top row:
- Flag 1: W
- Flag 2: E
- Flag 3: L
Middle row:
- Flag 4: C
- Flag 5: O
- Flag 6: M
Bottom row:
- Flag 7: E
- Flag 8: ❤️ (heart)
So altogether, we have 8 flags.
The word “WELCOME” has 7 letters: W-E-L-C-O-M-E.
That means the 8th flag (the heart) is extra — it’s not part of the spelling of “WELCOME”. It’s decorative.
Now, if the question is asking for the total number of flags in the banner, then we just count them all.
Let’s double-check:
Row 1: 3 flags → W, E, L
Row 2: 3 flags → C, O, M
Row 3: 2 flags → E, ❤️
Total = 3 + 3 + 2 = 8 flags.
If the question is asking how many letters spell “WELCOME”, that’s 7 — but since the image includes the heart as part of the design, and no specific question was asked, I think the most logical task here is to count the total number of banner pieces shown.
Also, note: sometimes these banners are used for decoration, and the heart might be meant to represent love or welcome warmly — but again, unless told otherwise, we count everything visible.
Final check: Are any flags hidden? No. All are clearly shown.
So, total number of flags = 8.
Final Answer:
8
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of printable banner welcome.
