The graph shows the mass of 6 children in kilograms.
- Who is three times as heavy as Jeremy? 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
Ian: 57 kg
Jeremy: 14 kg
Seth: 27 kg
Liam: 63 kg
Billy: 42 kg
Vincent: 38 kg
Mass of a child to be 3 times as heavy as Jeremy
= 14 x 3
= 42 kg
The child who is 3 times as heavy as Jeremy = Billy = B
(b)
Mass of the three heaviest children
= 57 +63 + 42
= 162 kg
Answer(s): (a) B; (b) 162 kg