The graph shows the mass of 6 children in kilograms.
- Who is four times as heavy as Wesley? 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
Archie: 55 kg
Cody: 39 kg
Eric: 124 kg
Peter: 58 kg
Wesley: 31 kg
Japheth: 33 kg
Mass of a child to be 4 times as heavy as Wesley
= 31 x 4
= 124 kg
The child who is 4 times as heavy as Wesley = Eric = E
(b)
Mass of the three heaviest children
= 55 + 124 + 58
= 237 kg
Answer(s): (a) E; (b) 237 kg