The graph shows the mass of 6 children in kilograms.
- Who is four times as heavy as Caden? 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
Reggie: 66 kg
John: 25 kg
Perry: 156 kg
Bobby: 65 kg
Caden: 39 kg
Simon: 33 kg
Mass of a child to be 4 times as heavy as Caden
= 39 x 4
= 156 kg
The child who is 4 times as heavy as Caden = Perry = P
(b)
Mass of the three heaviest children
= 66 + 156 + 65
= 287 kg
Answer(s): (a) P; (b) 287 kg