tear creates:

• One opening in the front fabric
• One corresponding opening in the back fabric

So each damaged area actually counts as two holes.

The Correct Answer

Let’s add everything together.

Original openings:

• Neck = 1
• Left sleeve = 1
• Right sleeve = 1
• Bottom = 1

Total so far:

4 holes

Now add the damaged sections.

If there are two tears that pass completely through both sides of the shirt:

• First tear = 2 holes
• Second tear = 2 holes

That’s