Question

I have 2 vats each containing 2 mats. each cat wore 2 funny old hats. on each hat lay 2 thin rats. on each rat perched 2 black bats. how many things are in my vats

Answer 1

Simply question says there are 2 vats each containing two mats.ans is 4 because it is not said that cat are on mat

Answer 2

each vat containing 2 mats =4
each cat 2 funny old hat= 4
each hat lay 2 thin rats= 8 .....
ans: 24