Distance Word Problems

The video tutorial explains how to measure distance using both metric and standard units. It presents three practical problems: determining if Michael is tall enough to ride a roller coaster, calculating how much more Jean needs to run to meet her marathon goal, and figuring out how much fabric Joanie needs to buy for curtains. Each problem involves converting units and performing basic arithmetic operations. The tutorial emphasizes the practical applications of distance measurement in everyday tasks.

Which of the following is NOT a metric unit of length?

• Kilometer

• Inch

• Centimeter

• Millimeter

How many inches tall is Michael if he is 3 feet 10 inches?

• 50 inches

• 52 inches

• 48 inches

• 46 inches

What is the total distance Jean has run before Sunday?

• 25 kilometers

• 22 kilometers

• 28 kilometers

• 30 kilometers

How many kilometers does Jean need to run on Sunday to reach her goal?

• 8 kilometers

• 7 kilometers

• 6 kilometers

• 5 kilometers

If Joanie needs 48 feet of fabric, how many yards should she purchase?

• 14 yards

• 12 yards

• 16 yards

• 18 yards