The graph shows the mass of 6 children in kilograms.
- Who is three times as heavy as Glen? 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
Jeremy: 65 kg
Reggie: 24 kg
Perry: 69 kg
Zeph: 61 kg
Glen: 23 kg
Albert: 31 kg
Mass of a child to be 3 times as heavy as Glen
= 23 x 3
= 69 kg
The child who is 3 times as heavy as Glen = Perry = P
(b)
Mass of the three heaviest children
= 65 + 69 + 61
= 195 kg
Answer(s): (a) P; (b) 195 kg