The graph shows the mass of 6 children in kilograms.
- Who is two times as heavy as Ben? 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
Liam: 54 kg
Ben: 22 kg
Archie: 33 kg
Seth: 44 kg
Elijah: 44 kg
Xavier: 28 kg
Mass of a child to be 2 times as heavy as Ben
= 22 x 2
= 44 kg
The child who is 2 times as heavy as Ben = Elijah = E
(b)
Mass of the three heaviest children
= 54 +44 + 44
= 142 kg
Answer(s): (a) E; (b) 142 kg