The graph shows the mass of 6 children in kilograms.
- Who is three times as heavy as Andy? 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
Sam: 57 kg
Andy: 12 kg
Peter: 19 kg
Eric: 42 kg
Wesley: 36 kg
Owen: 34 kg
Mass of a child to be 3 times as heavy as Andy
= 12 x 3
= 36 kg
The child who is 3 times as heavy as Andy = Wesley = W
(b)
Mass of the three heaviest children
= 57 +42 + 36
= 135 kg
Answer(s): (a) W; (b) 135 kg