The graph shows the mass of 6 children in kilograms.
- Who is two times as heavy as Pierre? 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
Jack: 46 kg
Pierre: 10 kg
Seth: 28 kg
Owen: 52 kg
Luis: 20 kg
George: 27 kg
Mass of a child to be 2 times as heavy as Pierre
= 10 x 2
= 20 kg
The child who is 2 times as heavy as Pierre = Luis = L
(b)
Mass of the three heaviest children
= 46 +52 + 20
= 118 kg
Answer(s): (a) L; (b) 118 kg