Tuatara eat small animals, such as

wētā, worms, beetles, and spiders.

The tuatara weighs one kilogram.

The wētā weighs 25 grams.

(b) How many times heavier is the

tuatara than the wētā?

To calculate how many times heavier the tuatara is than the wētā, we divide the weight of the tuatara by the weight of the wētā.

1 kilogram = 1000 grams

The tuatara weighs 1000 grams, and the wētā weighs 25 grams.

Now, divide the weight of the tuatara by the weight of the wētā:

\[
\frac{1000 \text{ grams}}{25 \text{ grams}} = 40
\]

So, the tuatara is **40 times heavier** than the wētā.

Would you like further details or have any questions?

Here are 5 related questions:
1. How many wētā would equal the weight of a tuatara?
2. If the tuatara weighs 1.5 kilograms, how many times heavier is it than the wētā?
3. What is the weight difference between the tuatara and the wētā in grams?
4. How many wētā would weigh the same as 2 tuatara?
5. If a tuatara lost 100 grams in weight, how many times heavier would it be than the wētā?

**Tip:** When comparing weights, ensure both units are the same for easier calculation.

How many times heavier is the tuatara than the wētā?

Find out how to calculate how many times heavier a tuatara is than a wētā. In this problem, the tuatara weighs 1000 grams, and the wētā weighs 25 grams, making the tuatara 40 times heavier. This problem uses basic division and unit conversion, ideal for students in Grades 4-6.

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