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Measurement word problems
Measurement problems ask you to choose the right unit and compute with real-life quantities.
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Concept
Choose reasonable units: - inches/centimeters for small objects - feet/meters for room-size objects - pounds/kilograms for weight - cups/liters for volume
Example: A ribbon is 36 inches long. If cut into 4 equal pieces: 36 ÷ 4 = 9 inches each.
Example: A bottle holds 2 liters. Three bottles hold 6 liters.
Try it
Solve: 1. A board is 48 inches. Cut into 6 equal pieces. Length of each? 2. 5 bags each weigh 3 kg. Total mass? 3. 4 pitchers each hold 2 liters. Total liters? 4. Which unit is best for a pencil length: meters or centimeters?