The graph shows the mass of 6 children in kilograms.
- Who is two times as heavy as Luis? 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
Will: 53 kg
Ken: 40 kg
Howard: 60 kg
Ben: 54 kg
Luis: 30 kg
Valen: 37 kg
Mass of a child to be 2 times as heavy as Luis
= 30 x 2
= 60 kg
The child who is 2 times as heavy as Luis = Howard = H
(b)
Mass of the three heaviest children
= 53 + 60 + 54
= 167 kg
Answer(s): (a) H; (b) 167 kg