The graph shows the mass of 6 children in kilograms.
- Who is three times as heavy as Perry? 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
Reggie: 65 kg
Will: 43 kg
Eric: 87 kg
Henry: 59 kg
Perry: 29 kg
Lee: 42 kg
Mass of a child to be 3 times as heavy as Perry
= 29 x 3
= 87 kg
The child who is 3 times as heavy as Perry = Eric = E
(b)
Mass of the three heaviest children
= 65 + 87 + 59
= 211 kg
Answer(s): (a) E; (b) 211 kg