The graph shows the mass of 6 children in kilograms.
- Who is four times as heavy as Carl? 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
Daniel: 63 kg
Will: 41 kg
Oscar: 132 kg
Reggie: 58 kg
Carl: 33 kg
Sean: 22 kg
Mass of a child to be 4 times as heavy as Carl
= 33 x 4
= 132 kg
The child who is 4 times as heavy as Carl = Oscar = O
(b)
Mass of the three heaviest children
= 63 + 132 + 58
= 253 kg
Answer(s): (a) O; (b) 253 kg