PSLEThe graph shows the mass of a glass when empty and when different combinations of objects V, W and X are placed in the glass.
- What is the mass of the empty glass?
- What is the average mass of the objects V, W and X?
(a)
Mass of the empty glass = 200 g
(b)
Mass of V and X
= 550 - 200
= 350 g
Mass of V and W
= 570 - 200
= 370 g
Mass of W and X
= 560 - 200
= 360 g
(V + X) + (V + W) + (W + X) = 350 + 370 + 360
2 V + 2 W + 2 X = 1080
2 x (V + W + X) = 1080
V + W + X
= 1080 ÷ 2
= 540 g
Average mass of the objects V, W and X
= 540 ÷ 3
= 180 g
Answer(s): (a) 200 g; (b) 180 g