The graph shows the mass of 6 children in kilograms.
- Who is three times as heavy as Simon? 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
Asher: 61 kg
Lee: 23 kg
Zeph: 63 kg
Rael: 63 kg
Simon: 21 kg
Bobby: 39 kg
Mass of a child to be 3 times as heavy as Simon
= 21 x 3
= 63 kg
The child who is 3 times as heavy as Simon = Zeph = Z
(b)
Mass of the three heaviest children
= 61 + 63 + 63
= 187 kg
Answer(s): (a) Z; (b) 187 kg