The graph shows the mass of 6 children in kilograms.
- Who is three times as heavy as Reggie? 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
Henry: 39 kg
Luis: 16 kg
Reggie: 13 kg
Will: 30 kg
Peter: 40 kg
Simon: 10 kg
Mass of a child to be 3 times as heavy as Reggie
= 13 x 3
= 39 kg
The child who is 3 times as heavy as Reggie = Henry = H
(b)
Mass of the three heaviest children
= 39 + 30 + 40
= 109 kg
Answer(s): (a) H; (b) 109 kg