Solving Liquid Volume and Mass Word Problems

What is the primary purpose of using bar models in solving math problems?

• To substitute for practical experiments

• To reduce the need for equations

• To increase the complexity of the problem

• To visualize the problem and organize information

How does a pan balance help in determining mass?

• By measuring liquid volume

• By comparing the mass of two objects directly

• By leveling the beam with equal masses on both sides

• By calculating the density of the object

If a container holds 6 liters and is filled with two pitchers of 2 liters each, will there be any space left?

• No, it will overflow

• Yes, 2 liters left

• No, it will be full

• Yes, 4 liters left

How many times must Lou fill a 4-liter bucket to empty a 20-liter tank?

• 6 times

• 4 times

• 5 times

• 8 times

What operation would you use to find the total mass of two objects given their individual masses?

• Addition

• Multiplication

• Division

• Subtraction

If a marker and a 10 gram mass balance with 21 grams on the other side, what is the marker's mass?

• 11 grams

• 10 grams

• 31 grams

• 21 grams

Which clue word indicates the use of multiplication in word problems?

• Divided by

• Less

• Each

• Total

What is the total liquid volume of Tala's and Bob's containers if Tala has 18 liters and Bob has 24 liters?

• 46 liters

• 40 liters

• 36 liters

• 42 liters

What should you do when encountering unnecessary information in word problems?

• Use it to check your answer

• Include it in the calculations

• Report it as an error

• Ignore it and focus on the relevant data

What is the mass of Emma's 20 nickels if each weighs 5 grams?

• 80 grams

• 150 grams

• 120 grams

• 100 grams