The graph shows the mass of 6 children in kilograms.
- Who is two times as heavy as Mark? Give the first letter of the answer. (Eg Apple = A)
- What is the total mass of the 3 heaviest children?
(a)
Mass of the 6 children
Charlie: 60 kg
Mark: 22 kg
Wesley: 34 kg
Brandon: 48 kg
Ahmad: 44 kg
Pierre: 12 kg
Mass of a child to be 2 times as heavy as Mark
= 22 x 2
= 44 kg
The child who is 2 times as heavy as Mark = Ahmad = A
(b)
Mass of the three heaviest children
= 60 +48 + 44
= 152 kg
Answer(s): (a) A; (b) 152 kg