Exam 6: Measurement and Problem Solving

Pick the best choice by estimating. Do not measure. For metric measurements, do not attempt to convert to the U.S. system. The hardest part of the transition to the metric system is the transition to thinking in metrics. The distance from floor to ceiling in a typical home is about __________.

State the abbreviation for the unit of measurement. millimeter

Name the metric unit you would use to measure the quantity. The capacity of a cup.

A new refrigerator measures 24 inches wide, 12 inches deep, and 72 inches tall externally. If the refrigerator is advertised as a 10 cubic foot refrigerator, how much space is taken up by the motor, insulation, and so on? Round your answer to the nearest cubic foot.

A new refrigerator measures 36 inches wide, 18 inches deep, and 60 inches tall externally. If the refrigerator is advertised as a 19 cubic foot refrigerator, how much space is taken up by the motor, insulation, and so on? Round your answer to the nearest cubic foot. __________ $\mathrm { ft } ^ { 3 }$

Find the perimeter or circumference of the figure. If necessary, round to two decimal places. __________ m

What is the capacity of the container below if $a = 4 \mathrm { ft }$ , $b = 1 \mathrm { ft }$ , and $c = 1.5 \mathrm { ft }$ ? Give your answer in the U.S. system to the nearest tenth of a gallon.

Pick the best choice by estimating. Do not measure. For metric measurements, do not attempt to convert to the U.S. system. The hardest part of the transition to the metric system is the transition to thinking in metrics. The length of a car is about __________.

If you ride your bike 130 miles, how far is this to the nearest kilometer?

What is the length of the side of a square that has a perimeter of 160 cm?

Find the volume of the solid. Give your answer in the U.S. system to the nearest tenth of a gallon.

State the abbreviation for the unit of measurement. meter

Name the metric unit you would use to measure the quantity. The amount of water in a swimming pool.

Fill in the conversion factors. 1 c = __________ tsp = __________ tbsp = __________ oz.

Find the area of the shaded region.

Pick the best choice by estimating. Do not measure. For metric measurements, do not attempt to convert to the U.S. system. The hardest part of the transition to the metric system is the transition to thinking in metrics. Your height is closest to __________.

Find the perimeter or circumference of the figure.

State the abbreviation for the unit of measurement. inch