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Real-World Measurement Problems
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Real-World Measurement Problems
Choose suitable units and tools, show your working for calculations, and include units in your answers.
Choosing Tools and Units
1.A caretaker needs to measure the length of a corridor. Which tool and unit are the most suitable?
- A ruler marked in millimetres
- A tape measure marked in metres
- Kitchen scales marked in kilograms
- A jug marked in litres
2.A recipe needs 300 mL of orange juice. Select both tools that could measure this volume.
- Measuring jug
- Measuring cup
- Bathroom scales
- Ruler
3.What is the most suitable unit for recording the mass of a loaded backpack?
- Millilitres
- Centimetres
- Kilograms
- Square metres
Converting Units and Calculating
4.Complete each conversion: a) 3.6 m = ___ cm; b) 2,400 g = ___ kg; c) 1.25 L = ___ mL.
5.A rectangular vegetable plot measures 4.5 m by 2.4 m. Calculate its area in square metres.
6.A drink recipe requires 425 mL of water, but the jug is labelled in litres. Write the amount in litres.
Measurement in Real-World Situations
7.A community hall is 18 m long and 14 m wide. Each rectangular table is 2 m long and 1 m wide. Allow a 1 m clear aisle around the outside of each table, so each table-and-aisle space is 4 m by 3 m. Arrange these spaces in rows and columns, with no overlap. What is the greatest number of tables that fit? Spaces may be rotated.
8.A fun run is 1.8 km long. One circuit of the park track is 450 m. How many complete circuits does a runner need, and how far do they travel in total?
9.A soup recipe for 5 people uses 250 g of lentils, 400 mL of stock and 2 carrots. Scale the recipe to serve 30 people. How much of each ingredient is needed?
10.A garden bed is 3.8 m long and 2.5 m wide. Describe how you would find its area, naming the calculation and the unit for your answer.
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