The graph shows the mass of 6 children in kilograms.
- Who is three times as heavy as Jenson? 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
Vincent: 55 kg
Rael: 21 kg
Howard: 84 kg
Gabriel: 51 kg
Jenson: 28 kg
Dylan: 37 kg
Mass of a child to be 3 times as heavy as Jenson
= 28 x 3
= 84 kg
The child who is 3 times as heavy as Jenson = Howard = H
(b)
Mass of the three heaviest children
= 55 + 84 + 51
= 190 kg
Answer(s): (a) H; (b) 190 kg