The graph shows the mass of 6 children in kilograms.
- Who is three times as heavy as Jenson? 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
Zane: 69 kg
Jenson: 25 kg
Oliver: 35 kg
Pierre: 53 kg
Lee: 75 kg
Warren: 30 kg
Mass of a child to be 3 times as heavy as Jenson
= 25 x 3
= 75 kg
The child who is 3 times as heavy as Jenson = Lee = L
(b)
Mass of the three heaviest children
= 69 +53 + 75
= 197 kg
Answer(s): (a) L; (b) 197 kg