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Lesson 1: Create conversion tables for length, weight, and capacity units using measurement tools, and use the tables to solve problems. — Practice Questions

  1. 1. A conversion table is created to show the relationship between pounds and ounces. If there are 5 pounds, how many ounces are there? ($1 \text{ pound} = 16 \text{ ounces}$) The value in the ounces column would be ___.

  2. 2. A conversion table relates gallons to quarts. The first row shows 1 gallon is equivalent to 4 quarts. What rule is used to find the number of quarts for any number of gallons?

    • A. Multiply the number of gallons by 2
    • B. Multiply the number of gallons by 4
    • C. Add 3 to the number of gallons
    • D. Divide the number of gallons by 4
  3. 3. A two-column table converts yards to feet. If the value in the yards column is 8, what is the corresponding value in the feet column? ($1 \text{ yard} = 3 \text{ feet}$) The value is ___.

  4. 4. To create a conversion table from a larger unit to a smaller unit, what operation is used with the conversion factor?

    • A. Addition
    • B. Subtraction
    • C. Multiplication
    • D. Division
  5. 5. A table converts feet to inches, using the rule $1 \text{ foot} = 12 \text{ inches}$. If the first column shows 6 feet, the second column will show ___ inches.

  6. 6. A table converts pounds to ounces ($1 \text{ lb} = 16 \text{ oz}$). One row shows 7 pounds. What is the corresponding value in the ounces column?

    • A. 23
    • B. 96
    • C. 112
    • D. 128
  7. 7. A table is made to convert yards to feet ($1 \text{ yd} = 3 \text{ ft}$). Which pair of values would NOT be a correct row in this table?

    • A. (5 yards, 15 feet)
    • B. (7 yards, 21 feet)
    • C. (9 yards, 28 feet)
    • D. (10 yards, 30 feet)