PSLEThe graph shows the mass of a glass when empty and when different combinations of objects M, N and P are placed in the glass.
- What is the mass of the empty glass?
- What is the average mass of the objects M, N and P?
(a)
Mass of the empty glass = 140 g
(b)
Mass of M and P
= 370 - 140
= 230 g
Mass of M and N
= 400 - 140
= 260 g
Mass of N and P
= 430 - 140
= 290 g
(M + P) + (M + N) + (N + P) = 230 + 260 + 290
2 M + 2 N + 2 P = 780
2 x (M + N + P) = 780
M + N + P
= 780 ÷ 2
= 390 g
Average mass of the objects M, N and P
= 390 ÷ 3
= 130 g
Answer(s): (a) 140 g; (b) 130 g