The graph shows the mass of 6 children in kilograms.
- Who is two times as heavy as Seth? 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
Tim: 52 kg
Flynn: 11 kg
Seth: 26 kg
Ahmad: 35 kg
Cody: 36 kg
Neave: 24 kg
Mass of a child to be 2 times as heavy as Seth
= 26 x 2
= 52 kg
The child who is 2 times as heavy as Seth = Tim = T
(b)
Mass of the three heaviest children
= 52 + 35 + 36
= 123 kg
Answer(s): (a) T; (b) 123 kg