The graph shows the mass of 6 children in kilograms.
- Who is three times as heavy as Reggie? 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: 52 kg
Reggie: 28 kg
Sean: 10 kg
Tom: 69 kg
Michael: 84 kg
Oliver: 26 kg
Mass of a child to be 3 times as heavy as Reggie
= 28 x 3
= 84 kg
The child who is 3 times as heavy as Reggie = Michael = M
(b)
Mass of the three heaviest children
= 52 +69 + 84
= 205 kg
Answer(s): (a) M; (b) 205 kg