The graph shows the mass of 6 children in kilograms.
- Who is two times as heavy as John? 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
Glen: 41 kg
John: 16 kg
Oliver: 32 kg
Asher: 68 kg
Michael: 32 kg
Wesley: 20 kg
Mass of a child to be 2 times as heavy as John
= 16 x 2
= 32 kg
The child who is 2 times as heavy as John = Michael = M
(b)
Mass of the three heaviest children
= 41 +68 + 32
= 141 kg
Answer(s): (a) M; (b) 141 kg