Weight Differences in Melon Problems

Weight Differences in Melon Problems

Assessment

Interactive Video

Created by

Thomas White

Mathematics

4th - 5th Grade

Hard

The video tutorial guides viewers through solving a standardized math test question involving the addition and subtraction of mixed numbers. The problem involves determining the weight of a 10th melon based on a line plot of nine melons, ensuring the difference between the heaviest and lightest melons is two and three-fourths pounds. The instructor evaluates four choices, ruling out options A and B due to incorrect differences, and confirms choice C as the correct answer after analyzing choice D. The tutorial emphasizes understanding line plots and calculating differences in mixed numbers.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main topic discussed in the video?

Adding and subtracting mixed numbers

Solving algebraic equations

Multiplying fractions

Dividing decimals

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the problem presented in the video?

Finding the average weight of melons

Calculating the total weight of all melons

Determining the weight of the 10th melon

Identifying the heaviest melon

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the weight difference that needs to be achieved?

Three and a half pounds

Two and three-fourths pounds

One and a half pounds

Four pounds

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is choice A ruled out?

It matches the required difference

The difference is too large

It is the lightest melon

The difference is too small

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the weight of the heaviest melon in choice A?

Eight pounds

Six and a half

Seven and one-fourth

Seven and three-fourths

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is choice B ruled out?

It matches the required difference

The difference is too large

The difference is too small

It is the heaviest melon

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the weight of the lightest melon in choice B?

Three pounds

Two and a half

Four pounds

Two and three-fourths

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