Tuesday, January 19, 2010

Customary Measurement

Rem: first name, last initial

1. Each letter on a hospital roof helipad is 2.5 feet wide. What is the width of each letter in inches? (Think: 1 foot = 12 inches)

2. The emergency wing of the hospital is 97 feet in length. What is the length of the wing in yards? (Think: 3 feet = 1 yard)

3. What is the weight of a 40 ounce book in pounds? (Think: 16 ounces = 1 pound (lb.)

4. The daycare center has 16 quarts of milk delivered each day. How many children will the milk serve if each child drinks 1 cup? (Think: 1 quart = 2 pints & 1 pint = 2 cups)

5. How many pints are in 4 gallons? (Think: 2 pints = 1 quart & 4 quarts = 1 gallon)

Answer in complete sentences, tell the operations used to solve.

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