PSLEThe graph shows the mass of a glass when empty and when different combinations of objects P, Q and R are placed in the glass.
- What is the mass of the empty glass?
- What is the average mass of the objects P, Q and R?
(a)
Mass of the empty glass = 160 g
(b)
Mass of P and R
= 450 - 160
= 290 g
Mass of P and Q
= 380 - 160
= 220 g
Mass of Q and R
= 430 - 160
= 270 g
(P + R) + (P + Q) + (Q + R) = 290 + 220 + 270
2 P + 2 Q + 2 R = 780
2 x (P + Q + R) = 780
P + Q + R
= 780 ÷ 2
= 390 g
Average mass of the objects P, Q and R
= 390 ÷ 3
= 130 g
Answer(s): (a) 160 g; (b) 130 g