The graph shows the mass of 6 children in kilograms.
- Who is three times as heavy as Asher? 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
Owen: 65 kg
Jack: 38 kg
Wesley: 87 kg
George: 52 kg
Asher: 29 kg
Vaidev: 40 kg
Mass of a child to be 3 times as heavy as Asher
= 29 x 3
= 87 kg
The child who is 3 times as heavy as Asher = Wesley = W
(b)
Mass of the three heaviest children
= 65 + 87 + 52
= 204 kg
Answer(s): (a) W; (b) 204 kg