Multiple choice general knowledge What are the total number of states in US? 39 49 50 51 Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself C Correct answer Explanation The United States has 50 states. This is basic US civics/geography knowledge. The options include 39, 49, 50, and 51 - 50 is the correct number of states, with Alaska and Hawaii being the 49th and 50th states admitted.