The graph shows the mass of 6 children in kilograms.
- Who is three times as heavy as Neave? 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
David: 53 kg
Neave: 17 kg
Carl: 35 kg
Archie: 67 kg
Paul: 51 kg
Ken: 10 kg
Mass of a child to be 3 times as heavy as Neave
= 17 x 3
= 51 kg
The child who is 3 times as heavy as Neave = Paul = P
(b)
Mass of the three heaviest children
= 53 +67 + 51
= 171 kg
Answer(s): (a) P; (b) 171 kg