The graph shows the mass of 6 children in kilograms.
- Who is three times as heavy as Owen? 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
Charlie: 61 kg
Owen: 22 kg
Zane: 30 kg
David: 65 kg
Mark: 66 kg
Archie: 23 kg
Mass of a child to be 3 times as heavy as Owen
= 22 x 3
= 66 kg
The child who is 3 times as heavy as Owen = Mark = M
(b)
Mass of the three heaviest children
= 61 +65 + 66
= 192 kg
Answer(s): (a) M; (b) 192 kg