Mathematics Grade 6 15 min

Estimate customary measurements

Estimate customary measurements

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Which is a better estimate for the length of a pencil: 7 inches or 7 feet?

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Which is a better estimate for the weight of a house cat: 10 pounds or 10 ounces?

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Which is a better estimate for the capacity of a kitchen sink: 10 gallons or 10 cups?

Sample Practice Questions

Easy
Which is a better estimate for the length of a crayon?
0.5 inches
1.5 feet
Easy
Which is a better estimate for the height of a person?
0.6 feet
1.6 yards
Easy
Which is a better estimate for the weight of a strawberry?
0.1 ounce
1.1 pound

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