The graph shows the mass of 6 children in kilograms.
- Who is three times as heavy as Xavier? 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
Seth: 60 kg
Oscar: 22 kg
Xavier: 20 kg
Nick: 35 kg
Asher: 32 kg
Lee: 10 kg
Mass of a child to be 3 times as heavy as Xavier
= 20 x 3
= 60 kg
The child who is 3 times as heavy as Xavier = Seth = S
(b)
Mass of the three heaviest children
= 60 + 35 + 32
= 127 kg
Answer(s): (a) S; (b) 127 kg