The graph shows the mass of 6 children in kilograms.
- Who is three times as heavy as Xavier? 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
Valen: 58 kg
Xavier: 28 kg
Wesley: 24 kg
Rael: 54 kg
Zeph: 84 kg
Owen: 16 kg
Mass of a child to be 3 times as heavy as Xavier
= 28 x 3
= 84 kg
The child who is 3 times as heavy as Xavier = Zeph = Z
(b)
Mass of the three heaviest children
= 58 +54 + 84
= 196 kg
Answer(s): (a) Z; (b) 196 kg