The graph shows the mass of 6 children in kilograms.
- Who is three times as heavy as Jenson? 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
Harry: 45 kg
Jenson: 10 kg
Luke: 22 kg
Asher: 46 kg
Ivan: 30 kg
Michael: 38 kg
Mass of a child to be 3 times as heavy as Jenson
= 10 x 3
= 30 kg
The child who is 3 times as heavy as Jenson = Ivan = I
(b)
Mass of the three heaviest children
= 45 +46 + 30
= 121 kg
Answer(s): (a) I; (b) 121 kg