The graph shows the mass of 6 children in kilograms.
- Who is three 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
Seth: 56 kg
Wesley: 14 kg
Asher: 29 kg
Jeremy: 55 kg
Valen: 42 kg
Paul: 38 kg
Mass of a child to be 3 times as heavy as Wesley
= 14 x 3
= 42 kg
The child who is 3 times as heavy as Wesley = Valen = V
(b)
Mass of the three heaviest children
= 56 +55 + 42
= 153 kg
Answer(s): (a) V; (b) 153 kg