The graph shows the mass of 6 children in kilograms.
- Who is three times as heavy as Jeremy? 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
Dylan: 54 kg
Jeremy: 10 kg
Gabriel: 14 kg
Tom: 48 kg
Zane: 30 kg
Carl: 38 kg
Mass of a child to be 3 times as heavy as Jeremy
= 10 x 3
= 30 kg
The child who is 3 times as heavy as Jeremy = Zane = Z
(b)
Mass of the three heaviest children
= 54 +48 + 30
= 132 kg
Answer(s): (a) Z; (b) 132 kg