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Question
“For a moment James wondered if he had done his sums right.” Why was James doubtful about his sums and calculations?
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Solution
James became doubtful about his sums and calculations when he looked up from his window and saw a star-studded night sky. He knew that somewhere amongst those stars was Comet Dutta, which was heading for a collision with the earth. It was hard for him to believe the calamity of the future on such a peaceful night.
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