Problem: Does "Some islands would have competing traders while dryer islands might only have a single trader." answer the question "How many traders did some islands have?"

A: yes

Problem: Does "As of the 2000 United States census, there were 276,093 persons (July 2008 estimate was 380,173) and 61,371 families residing in Raleigh." answer the question "How many families lived in Raleigh in 2000?"

A: yes

Problem: Does "It is composed of five councilors (German: Gemeinderat/-ratin), each presiding over a directorate (Direktion) comprising several departments and bureaus." answer the question "How many councilors are there?"

A:
yes