Problem Solving with Conversions

For his craft project, James bought 5 pieces of ribbon that were each 6 feet long. How many total yards of ribbon did James buy?

• 30 yd

• 10 yd

• 1.5 yd

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2 kg 700 g = _____g

• 270 g

• 27 g

• 20,700 g

• 2,700 g

Suzie has 14 ounces of cereal, 20 ounces of pretzels, and 24 ounces of nuts. She will mix these ingredients to make a snack mix. What will be the total weight of the snack mix?

• 3 pounds 14 ounces

• 3 pounds 10 ounces

• 4 pounds 2 ounces

• 4 pounds 9 ounces

If a baby weighed 104 ounces at birth and gained 1 pound within the first month, how many pounds does the baby weigh now?

• 6.5 lbs

• 32oz

• 7.5 lbs

• 1,920 oz

A recipe calls for 8 ounces of flour. How many pounds of flour is needed?

• 0.25 pounds

• 0.5 pounds

• 0.75 pounds

• 1 pound

If a recipe calls for 2 cups of flour, how many tablespoons is that? (1 cup = 16 tablespoons)

• 16 tablespoons

• 24 tablespoons

• 32 tablespoons

• 48 tablespoons

If a person weighs 150 pounds, how many ounces does the person weigh?

• 1200 ounces

• 2400 ounces

• 1800 ounces

• 3000 ounces

You have a piece of fabric that is 72 inches long. How many yards long is the fabric?

• 1 yard

• 2 yards

• 3 yards

• 4 yards

How many feet are in 120 inches?

• 8 feet

• 10 feet

• 12 feet

• 14 feet

Lisa's garden requires 4 gallons of water each day. Her watering can only holds 2 quarts. How many times will she need to fill her watering can to water her entire garden?