CAAT Measurement and Units

Question 1

How many centimeters are in 1 meter?

Accepted Answer

100

Answer

There are 100 centimeters in 1 meter, as the prefix 'centi' means one hundredth.

Question 2

Which unit would you use to measure the weight of a bag of apples?

Accepted Answer

Kilograms

Answer

Kilograms measure mass/weight, making them appropriate for weighing everyday items like a bag of apples.

Question 3

How many minutes are in 2.5 hours?

Accepted Answer

150

Answer

Since there are 60 minutes in 1 hour, 2.5 hours × 60 = 150 minutes.

Question 4

A room is 4 meters wide and 5 meters long. What is its area?

Accepted Answer

20 square meters

Answer

Area of a rectangle = length × width = 5 × 4 = 20 square meters.

Question 5

How many milliliters are in 1 liter?

Accepted Answer

1000

Answer

There are 1000 milliliters in 1 liter, as 'milli' means one thousandth.

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