The graph shows the mass of 6 children in kilograms.
- Who is two times as heavy as Archie? 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
Luis: 50 kg
Archie: 25 kg
Howard: 33 kg
Japheth: 46 kg
Vaidev: 50 kg
Ian: 10 kg
Mass of a child to be 2 times as heavy as Archie
= 25 x 2
= 50 kg
The child who is 2 times as heavy as Archie = Vaidev = V
(b)
Mass of the three heaviest children
= 50 +46 + 50
= 146 kg
Answer(s): (a) V; (b) 146 kg