FAST Mathematical: Measurement and Data

Question 1

A rectangle has a length of 12 cm and a width of 5 cm. What is its area?

Accepted Answer

60 cm²

Answer

Area of a rectangle = length × width = 12 × 5 = 60 cm².

Question 2

A student measures a desk and finds it is 1.2 meters long. How many centimeters is that?

Accepted Answer

120 cm

Answer

Since 1 meter = 100 centimeters, 1.2 meters × 100 = 120 centimeters.

Question 3

A bar graph shows that 30 students prefer soccer, 20 prefer basketball, and 10 prefer tennis. What fraction of students prefer basketball?

Accepted Answer

1/3

Answer

Total students = 30 + 20 + 10 = 60; basketball = 20/60 = 1/3.

Question 4

Which unit is most appropriate for measuring the volume of water in a swimming pool?

Accepted Answer

Gallons

Answer

Gallons are the standard US customary unit used to measure large volumes of liquid like swimming pools.

Question 5

A thermometer reads 32°F. What does this temperature represent?

Accepted Answer

Freezing point of water

Answer

32°F is the freezing point of water on the Fahrenheit scale.

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