The graph shows the mass of 6 children in kilograms.
- Who is two times as heavy as Oscar? 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
Bobby: 50 kg
Oscar: 17 kg
Henry: 31 kg
Gabriel: 57 kg
Liam: 34 kg
Tim: 20 kg
Mass of a child to be 2 times as heavy as Oscar
= 17 x 2
= 34 kg
The child who is 2 times as heavy as Oscar = Liam = L
(b)
Mass of the three heaviest children
= 50 +57 + 34
= 141 kg
Answer(s): (a) L; (b) 141 kg