Which Is The More Reasonable Unit?

Jorge wants to know how far he will run in the next marathon. Which is the more reasonable unit? Yard or Mile.

• Yard

• Mile

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CCSS.2.MD.A.3

Sebastian is planning to measure the water in his aquarium. Which is the more reasonable unit? Gallon or Quart.

• Gallon

• Quart

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CCSS.3.MD.A.2

Tamaryn wants to know how heavy her dog is. Which is the more reasonable unit? Ounce or Pound.

• Ounce

• Pound

A carpenter needs to know the height of a door frame. Which is the more reasonable unit? Inch or Foot.

• Inch

• Foot

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CCSS.2.MD.A.3

A baker is measuring the amount of sugar to bake a cake. Which is the more reasonable unit? Cup or Fluid Ounce.

• Cup

• Fluid Ounce

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CCSS.3.MD.A.2

A zoo veterinarian records the total of three elephant’s weights. Which is the more reasonable unit? Ton or Ounce.

• Ton

• Ounce

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CCSS.3.MD.A.2

Emmanuel needs to know how much paint to purchase in order to paint the outside of his house. Which is the more reasonable unit? Pint or Gallon.

• Pint

• Gallon

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CCSS.5.MD.A.1

Mrs. Oliver is measuring the length of her classroom. Which is the more reasonable unit? Yard or Inch.

• Yard

• Inch

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CCSS.2.MD.A.3

Communicating about Mathematics: How did you determine the more reasonable unit for Situation 2?

• By comparing the units with the context of the situation

• By guessing the unit that seems right

• By using the unit that is most commonly used

• By choosing the unit that is easiest to calculate

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CCSS.8.EE.A.4