Math Tri-Weekly 6

What is the 6 1/2 pounds= ___ ounces

• 88 ounces

• 88 1/2 ounces

• 96 ounces

• 104 ounces

Which problem matches the number line you see?

• 2 x 1/3

• 3 x 2/3

• 4 x 2/3

• 3 x 2/4

Answer explanation

Remember the "humps" stand for the whole number!

This number line is thirds!

10 - ½ ( 4 +4)

• 8 minus half of the difference of 4 and 4

• 10 minus half of the difference of 4 and 4

• 10 minus half of the sum of 4 and 4

• 10 minus third of the sum of 4 and 4

4 ½   pounds = ___oz

• 64 ounces

• 72 ounces

• 84 ounces

• 92 ounces

Which set of numbers matches the dot plot:

Hint: A kilogram is equal to 2.2 pounds!

Alex needs to move 200 boxes weighing 3 kilograms each!

Which of the following is the best estimate for the total number of pounds Alex needs to move?

• 1,800 lbs

• 1,400 lbs

• 1,200 lbs

• 1,000 lbs

London wanted to buy four pounds of  candy. She bought ½ a pound of Twix, a 2/4  pounds of Snickers, and 2/8 pounds of Hershey's. What is the amount of candy she purchased?

Below are the lengths of coloring pencils:

What is the difference between the longest pencil and the shortest?

Hint: A kilogram is equal to 2.2 pounds!

Jailene needs to move 300 chairs weighing 5 kilograms each. Which of the following is the best estimate for the total number of pounds Jailene needs to move?

• (5 kilograms x 2.0 ) x 300

• (5 kilograms x 2.2 ) x 300

• (3 kilograms x 2.0 ) x 500

Which equation matches the number line?

• 3 x 1/3

• 2 x 1/3

• 2 x 2/3

• 2 x 3/3