PSLEThe graph shows the mass of a glass when empty and when different combinations of objects W, X and Y are placed in the glass.
- What is the mass of the empty glass?
- What is the average mass of the objects W, X and Y?
(a)
Mass of the empty glass = 190 g
(b)
Mass of W and Y
= 540 - 190
= 350 g
Mass of W and X
= 470 - 190
= 280 g
Mass of X and Y
= 460 - 190
= 270 g
(W + Y) + (W + X) + (X + Y) = 350 + 280 + 270
2 W + 2 X + 2 Y = 900
2 x (W + X + Y) = 900
W + X + Y
= 900 ÷ 2
= 450 g
Average mass of the objects W, X and Y
= 450 ÷ 3
= 150 g
Answer(s): (a) 190 g; (b) 150 g