BSEP Measurement and Unit Conversion

Question 1

A road sign shows the next exit is 3 kilometers away. Approximately how many meters is that?

Accepted Answer

3,000

Answer

The prefix 'kilo-' means 1,000. So 1 kilometer = 1,000 meters, and 3 kilometers = 3,000 meters.

Question 2

A room measures 15 feet in length. How many yards long is the room?

Accepted Answer

5

Answer

There are 3 feet in 1 yard. Divide: 15 ÷ 3 = 5 yards.

Question 3

A package weighs 4 pounds. How many ounces does it weigh?

Accepted Answer

64

Answer

There are 16 ounces in 1 pound. 4 × 16 = 64 ounces.

Question 4

How many inches are in 3 feet?

Accepted Answer

36

Answer

There are 12 inches in 1 foot. Multiply: 3 × 12 = 36 inches.

Question 5

A soldier needs to carry supplies for 2.5 hours. How many minutes is that?

Accepted Answer

150

Answer

There are 60 minutes in 1 hour. 2.5 × 60 = 150 minutes.

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