The graph shows the mass of 6 children in kilograms.
- Who is three times as heavy as Zane? 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
Asher: 44 kg
Zane: 18 kg
Caden: 36 kg
Eric: 55 kg
David: 54 kg
Henry: 25 kg
Mass of a child to be 3 times as heavy as Zane
= 18 x 3
= 54 kg
The child who is 3 times as heavy as Zane = David = D
(b)
Mass of the three heaviest children
= 44 +55 + 54
= 153 kg
Answer(s): (a) D; (b) 153 kg