The graph shows the mass of 6 children in kilograms.
- Who is two times as heavy as Ken? 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
Mark: 45 kg
Ken: 17 kg
Vincent: 37 kg
Charlie: 47 kg
Tom: 34 kg
Peter: 31 kg
Mass of a child to be 2 times as heavy as Ken
= 17 x 2
= 34 kg
The child who is 2 times as heavy as Ken = Tom = T
(b)
Mass of the three heaviest children
= 45 +47 + 34
= 126 kg
Answer(s): (a) T; (b) 126 kg