PARCC Measurement 3

Question 1

A triangle has a base of 10 cm and a height of 6 cm. What is its area?

Accepted Answer

30 cm²

Answer

Area of a triangle is one-half base times height: ½ × 10 × 6 = 30 cm².

Question 2

How many cups are in 2 quarts?

Accepted Answer

8 cups

Answer

One quart equals 4 cups, so 2 × 4 = 8 cups.

Question 3

A road trip covers 240 miles in 4 hours. What is the average speed?

Accepted Answer

60 mph

Answer

Speed equals distance divided by time: 240 ÷ 4 = 60 mph.

Question 4

What is the volume of a box that is 3 cm by 4 cm by 5 cm?

Accepted Answer

60 cm³

Answer

Volume of a rectangular prism is length × width × height: 3 × 4 × 5 = 60 cm³.

Question 5

A thermometer reads 25°C. Which situation best matches this temperature?

Accepted Answer

A warm spring afternoon

Answer

25°C is a comfortably warm temperature typical of a pleasant day.

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