Carson counts 6 clouds that look like funny animals. His little brother counts three times as many clouds that look like dragons. How many clouds did they count in total? Think carefully first, then make a decision:
First find the total number of clouds Carson's brother counted: 6 clouds * 3 = 18 clouds. Then add the number Carson counted to find the total: 18 clouds + 6 clouds = 24 clouds. So, the answer is 24.