Weight and Temperature Word Problems

An African buffalo weighs 835 kilograms. A rhinoceros weighs 907 kilograms.

How many more kilograms does the rhinoceros weigh than the African buffalo?

• 72

• 50

• 100

• 30

There are 8 books on a shelf. Each book has a mass of 2 kilograms. What is the total mass, in kilograms, of the books on the shelf?

• 4

• 6

• 10

• 16

Jaycee wants to make 2 batches of cookies. Each batch requires 60 grams of sugar. How many grams of sugar does she need to make 2 batches?

• 120 grams

• 60 grams

• 62 grams

• 30 grams

Brian weighs one box of crayons, one notebook, and one box of colored pencils. The total weight of the three objects is 830 grams. The weight of the box of crayons and notebook is shown. How much does the box of colored pencils weigh?

• 305 grams

• 250 grams

• 400 grams

• 500 grams

The winning pumpkin at the giant pumpkin growing contest weighed 866 kilograms. The second place pumpkin weighed 782 kilograms.

How much heavier, in kilograms, was the winning pumpkin than the second place pumpkin?

• 84

• 72

• 96

• 60

What is the weight of the tennis balls?

• 55 g

• 50 g

• 70 g

• 80 g

What temperature is shown on the thermometer?

• 100° F

• 60° F

• 80° F

• 90° F

The table shows how many kilograms three children weigh.

How many kilograms do the three children weigh altogether?

• 70 kg

• 68 kg

• 48 kg

• 47 kg

Steven gets into his truck at 8:00 a.m. to go to work. The temperature reads 73 degrees Fahrenheit. Later that day, he notices the temperature now reads 89 degrees Fahrenheit.

How many degrees warmer was it on Steven's drive home?

• 10 degrees Fahrenheit

• 5 degrees Fahrenheit

• 16 degrees Fahrenheit

• 20 degrees Fahrenheit

An oven needs to be 375°F to bake cookies. The oven is currently at 321°F.

How many more degrees does it need to heat up?

• 45 degrees

• 696 degrees

• 30 degrees

• 54 degrees