Measurement Word Problems

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What is measurement?

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Measurement is the process of determining the size, length, or amount of something using standard units.

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What is a word problem?

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A word problem is a mathematical problem that is presented in the form of a story or real-life scenario.

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How do you find the total length of multiple items?

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To find the total length, add the lengths of all the items together.

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If you have a certain amount and you use some, how do you find out how much is left?

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Subtract the amount used from the total amount to find out how much is left.

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What does 'taller than' mean in measurement?

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'Taller than' compares the height of one object to another, indicating that one object has a greater height.

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How do you calculate how much was cut off from a length?

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To find out how much was cut off, subtract the new length from the original length.

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What is the total length of 5 shoes that are each 5 inches long?

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The total length is 25 inches (5 shoes x 5 inches each = 25 inches).

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If you have 50 yards of string and use 30 yards, how much do you have left?

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You have 20 yards left (50 yards - 30 yards = 20 yards).

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What is the height of Mark if Sam is 57 cm tall and Mark is 13 cm taller?

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Mark is 70 cm tall (57 cm + 13 cm = 70 cm).

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If Jenna's hair was 39 inches long and is now 25 inches long, how much was cut off?

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14 inches were cut off (39 inches - 25 inches = 14 inches).