Solving Measurement Problems

The line plot shows the length of 3 lightbulbs.

What is the length, in inches, of the lightbulb NOT represented on the line plot?

• 1 1/2

• 2 1/4

• 2 1/2

• 2 3/4

Answer explanation

Measure each light bulb using the ruler.

One of the measurements is not marked with an "X" on the line plot.

The line plot shows the lengths, in inches, of different insects.

How many different insects are represented in the line plot?

• 7

• 8

• 10

• 12

Answer explanation

Each "X" represents one insect.

Kathleen saves money to buy a shirt that costs $10.25.

She saves $3.00 each week for 4 weeks.

After the 4th week, Kathleen buys the shirt. How much money does Kathleen have left after she buys the shirt?

• $1.75

• $2.25

• $2.75

• $3.25

Answer explanation

Subtract money by lining up the decimal point and regrouping.

Rachel drove from her house to the beach.

It took her 3 hours and 14 minutes.

Then, she drove from the beach to her friend’s house.

That took her 1 hour and 37 minutes.

How much time did Rachel spend driving altogether?

• 4 hours and 23 minutes

• 4 hours and 51 minutes

• 5 hours and 1 minute

• 5 hours and 13 minutes

Answer explanation

60 minutes= 1 hour

Kent buys a bag of potatoes.

He knows the weight of the bag in pounds.

How can Kent find the weight of the bag of potatoes in ounces?

• multiply the weight of the bag in pounds by 16

• divide the weight of the bag in pounds by 16

• add 16 to the weight of the bag in pounds

• subtract 16 from the weight of the bag in pounds

Answer explanation

1 pound = 16 ounces