The graph shows the mass of 6 children in kilograms.
- Who is three times as heavy as Gabriel? 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
Ahmad: 60 kg
David: 28 kg
Eric: 129 kg
Julian: 55 kg
Gabriel: 43 kg
Warren: 29 kg
Mass of a child to be 3 times as heavy as Gabriel
= 43 x 3
= 129 kg
The child who is 3 times as heavy as Gabriel = Eric = E
(b)
Mass of the three heaviest children
= 60 + 129 + 55
= 244 kg
Answer(s): (a) E; (b) 244 kg