Question 1

Subtract: 9 lb 2 oz - 6 lb 5 oz
A)2 lb 7 oz
B)3 lb 7 oz
C)3 lb 13 oz
D)2 lb 13 oz
E) none of the above

Accepted Answer

To subtract the ounces, we need to regroup an ounce from the pound column. So, we have 16 oz + 2 oz = 18 oz - 5 oz = 13 oz. Then, we subtract the pounds: 9 lb - 6 lb = 3 lb. Therefore, the answer is 3 lb 13 oz, which corresponds to choice C.

Question 2

You have calculated that you need 9 gallons of paint to paint the exterior of a home. The store has a closeout of the paint you need, but it is only available in pints. How many pint cans should you purchase so that you have the 9 gallons of paint?
A)4.5 pints
B)18 pints
C)36 pints
D)72 pints

Accepted Answer

Since 1 gallon equals 8 pints, for 9 gallons you need 9 * 8 = 72 pints.

Question 3

Express 4 lb 30 oz in standard notation.

Accepted Answer

5 lb 14 oz

Question 4

Convert 6 gallons to pints using unit ratios.
A)12 pints
B)48 pints
C)36 pints
D)24 pints
E) none of the above

Accepted Answer

1 gallon = 8 pints
Therefore, 6 gallons = 6 x 8 = 48 pints.

Question 5

Convert 8 gallons to quarts using a conversion factor.
A)2 quarts
B)16 quarts
C)4 quarts
D)32 quarts
E) none of the above

Accepted Answer

There are 4 quarts in a gallon, so 8 gallons is equal to 8 * 4 = 32 quarts.

Question 6

If you have a container that contains 48 quarts of liquid, how many gallons of liquid do you have?
A)24
B)96
C)12
D)192

Accepted Answer

There are 4 quarts in 1 gallon. Therefore, 48 quarts is equal to 48/4 = 12 gallons. The correct answer is choice C.

Question 7

Convert 3 miles to feet using a conversion factor.
A)7,040 feet
B)1,760 feet
C)15,840 feet
D)5,280 feet
E) none of the above

Accepted Answer

There are 5,280 feet in a mile, so 3 miles is 3 x 5,280 = 15,840 feet.

Question 8

Chlorine for swimming pools can be purchased at 50 pounds for $96.99 or 25 pounds for $59.99. You can expect to use about 12 ounces of chlorine per day and the swimming
Season is about 3 months (30 days per month). Professional pool advisors suggest that
Chlorine be purchased only for one season and not carried over. What quantity of chlorine
Would you purchase so as to have the best value with the least amount of chlorine left at
The end of the season?
A)1 - 50 pound container and 1 - 25 pound container
B)2 - 25 pound containers
C)1 - 50 pound container
D)2 - 50 pound containers

Accepted Answer

The total chlorine needed for the season is 12 ounces/day * 90 days = 1080 ounces, which is 67.5 pounds. Option A provides 75 pounds (50 + 25), which is closest to 67.5 pounds with minimal leftover and is cost-effective.

Question 9

Express 80 inches in standard notation using feet and inches.
A)6 ft 10 in.
B)1 yd 3 ft 8 in.
C)2 yd 8 ft
D)2 yd 8 in.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Express 80 inches in standard notation using...

Question 10

How many inches are in 4 ft? Use a unit ratio.
A)12 inches
B)48 inches
C)3 inches
D) $\frac { 1 } { 3 } \text { inches }$

Accepted Answer

Since 1 ft is equal to 12 inches, we can set up a proportion:

1 ft/12 inches = 4 ft/x inches

We can cross-multiply to solve for x:

1 ft * x inches = 4 ft * 12 inches

x inches = 48 inches

Therefore, there are 48 inches in 4 ft, and the correct answer is B.

Question 11

How many pints are in 15 gallons?
A)120 pints
B)30 pints
C)7.5 pints
D)60 pints

Accepted Answer

There are 8 pints in a gallon, so to convert gallons to pints, you would multiply by 8. Therefore, 15 gallons x 8 pints/gallon = 120 pints.

Question 12

Convert 40 quarts to pints using a conversion factor.
A)80 pints
B)10 pints
C)160 pints
D)20 pints
E) none of the above

Accepted Answer

1 quart is equal to 2 pints, so 40 quarts is equal to 40 * 2 = 80 pints.

Question 13

Subtract: 5 days - 15 hours
A)4 days 5 hours
B)4 days 9 hours
C)5 days 9 hours
D)5 days 15 hours
E) none of the above

Accepted Answer

We need to convert 5 days to hours, then subtract 15 hours, and then convert back to days and hours. 
5 days = 5 x 24 = 120 hours 
120 hours - 15 hours = 105 hours 
105 hours = 4 days and 9 hours 
Therefore, the answer is Choice B: 4 days 9 hours.

Question 14

Subtract: 5 h 20 min - 3 h 30 min
A)2 h 10 min
B)1 h 50 min
C)1 h 90 min
D)2 h 50 min
E) none of the above

Accepted Answer

To subtract hours and minutes, we need to begin by subtracting the minutes first and then the hours. 
20 min - 30 min = -10 min, which we regroup as 1 hour - 10 min or 50 min. 
Thus, 5 h 20 min - 3 h 30 min = 1 h 50 min. Therefore, the correct answer is B.

Question 15

Subtract: 5 yd 1 ft - 2 yd 2 ft
A)2 yd 9 ft
B)3 yd 1 ft
C)2 yd 2 ft
D)3 yd 2 ft
E) none of the above

Accepted Answer

The answer of Subtract: 5 yd 1 ft - 2...

Question 16

Convert 15 hours to seconds using unit ratios.
A)1,560 seconds
B)900 seconds
C)3,600 seconds
D)54,000 seconds
E) none of the above

Accepted Answer

15 hours can be converted to seconds using unit ratios:
1 hour = 60 minutes
1 minute = 60 seconds
Therefore, 15 hours = 15 x 60 x 60 = 54,000 seconds.

Question 17

How many yards are in a driveway that is 287 feet long?
A)95.7 yards
B)861 yards
C)17.9 yards
D)23.9 yards

Accepted Answer

To convert feet to yards, divide by 3 since there are 3 feet in a yard. 
287 feet ÷ 3 = 95.7 yards. Therefore, the driveway is 95.7 yards long, which is option A.

Question 18

Which unit ratio can be used to change feet to inches? 
A) $\frac { 1 \mathrm { ft } } { 12 \mathrm { in } . }$

B) $\frac { 1 \mathrm { mi } } { 5280 \mathrm { ft } }$

C) $\frac { 3 \mathrm { ft } } { 1 \mathrm { yd } }$

D) $\frac { 12 \mathrm { in } . } { 1 \mathrm { ft } }$

Accepted Answer

The correct unit ratio to convert feet to inches is $\frac { 12 \mathrm { in } . } { 1 \mathrm { ft } }$, since there are 12 inches in 1 foot.

Question 19

Add: 8 gal 3 qt + 5 gal 2 qt
A)13 gal 1 qt
B)14 gal 5 qt
C)14 gal 1 qt
D)13 gal
E) none of the above

Accepted Answer

- 8 gal 3 qt can be simplified to 8 3/4 gal
- 5 gal 2 qt can be simplified to 5 1/2 gal
- Adding the two simplified numbers gives us 14 1/4 gal
- This can be further simplified to 14 gal 1 qt

Question 20

How many feet are in 132 inches?
A)11
B)44
C)1,5484
D)396

Accepted Answer

There are 12 inches in a foot. To convert 132 inches to feet, divide 132 by 12, which equals 11.

Quiz 4: Measurement

Subtract: 9 lb 2 oz - 6 lb 5 oz

You have calculated that you need 9 gallons of paint to paint the exterior of a home. The store has a closeout of the paint you need, but it is only available in pints. How many pint cans should you purchase so that you have the 9 gallons of paint?

Express 4 lb 30 oz in standard notation.

Convert 6 gallons to pints using unit ratios.

Convert 8 gallons to quarts using a conversion factor.

If you have a container that contains 48 quarts of liquid, how many gallons of liquid do you have?

Convert 3 miles to feet using a conversion factor.

Express 80 inches in standard notation using feet and inches.

How many inches are in 4 ft? Use a unit ratio.

How many pints are in 15 gallons?

Convert 40 quarts to pints using a conversion factor.

Subtract: 5 days - 15 hours

Subtract: 5 h 20 min - 3 h 30 min

Subtract: 5 yd 1 ft - 2 yd 2 ft

Convert 15 hours to seconds using unit ratios.

How many yards are in a driveway that is 287 feet long?

Which unit ratio can be used to change feet to inches?

Add: 8 gal 3 qt + 5 gal 2 qt

How many feet are in 132 inches?