The graph shows the mass of 6 children in kilograms.
- Who is three times as heavy as Reggie? 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
Caden: 81 kg
Liam: 11 kg
Reggie: 27 kg
Howard: 39 kg
Jenson: 35 kg
Peter: 28 kg
Mass of a child to be 3 times as heavy as Reggie
= 27 x 3
= 81 kg
The child who is 3 times as heavy as Reggie = Caden = C
(b)
Mass of the three heaviest children
= 81 + 39 + 35
= 155 kg
Answer(s): (a) C; (b) 155 kg