SCAT Measurement and Conversions 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: How many feet are in 3.5 miles?
- 5,280
- 18,480 (Correct answer)
- 10,560
- 21,120
Correct answer: 18,480
Multiply miles by 5,280 to convert to feet: 3.5 × 5,280 = 18,480 ft.
Question 2: A pitcher holds 12,000 cups of water. How many gallons is this? (1 gallon = 16 cups)
- 375
- 750 (Correct answer)
- 1,500
- 3,000
Correct answer: 750
Divide cups by 16 to convert to gallons: 12,000 ÷ 16 = 750 gallons.
Question 3: Convert 5 yards to inches.
- 60
- 120
- 180 (Correct answer)
- 240
Correct answer: 180
5 yards × 3 ft/yard × 12 in/ft = 180 inches.
Question 4: A runner completed a race in 3.5 hours. How many minutes did the race take?
- 180
- 200
- 210 (Correct answer)
- 350
Correct answer: 210
Multiply hours by 60: 3.5 × 60 = 210 minutes.
Question 5: How many ounces are in 3.25 pounds?
- 48
- 52 (Correct answer)
- 56
- 60
Correct answer: 52
Multiply pounds by 16: 3.25 × 16 = 52 ounces.
Question 6: Convert 7 pints to cups.
- 7
- 14 (Correct answer)
- 21
- 28
Correct answer: 14
Multiply pints by 2 to get cups: 7 × 2 = 14 cups.
Question 7: A tank holds 5 gallons of water. How many fluid ounces is this? (1 gallon = 128 fl oz)
- 320
- 640 (Correct answer)
- 960
- 1,280
Correct answer: 640
Multiply gallons by 128: 5 × 128 = 640 fluid ounces.
SCAT Measurement and Conversions 3
How many feet are in 3.5 miles?