The graph shows the mass of 6 children in kilograms.
- Who is four times as heavy as Flynn? 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
Jeremy: 63 kg
David: 26 kg
Xavier: 92 kg
Liam: 70 kg
Flynn: 23 kg
Simon: 44 kg
Mass of a child to be 4 times as heavy as Flynn
= 23 x 4
= 92 kg
The child who is 4 times as heavy as Flynn = Xavier = X
(b)
Mass of the three heaviest children
= 63 + 92 + 70
= 225 kg
Answer(s): (a) X; (b) 225 kg