Math in Focus Grade 3 Chapter 15 Practice 2 Answer Key Measuring Weight

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Math in Focus Grade 3 Chapter 15 Practice 2 Answer Key Measuring Weight

Ms. Meyer bought some meat, fruit, and vegetables for her Thanksgiving party.

Read the scales and write the weights.

Question 1.

The mushrooms weigh about ___________ ounces.
Answer:
The mushrooms weigh about 15 ounces.
Explanation:
In the above image we can observe the pointer is in between 14oz and 16oz. The mushrooms weigh about 15 ounces.

Question 2.

A slice of bread is about 1 ounce.
The cranberries weigh about ___________ ounces.
Answer:
The cranberries weigh about 6 ounces.
Explanation:
A slice of bread is about 1 ounce. In the above image we can observe 6 slices of bread in left side and cranberries in right side weighing balance. So the cranberries weigh about 6 ounces.

Question 3.

The leg of lamb weighs about___________ pounds.
Answer:
The leg of lamb weighs about 5.5 pounds.
Explanation:
In the above image we can observe the pointer is in between 4lb and 6lb. So, the leg of lamb weighs about 5.5 pounds.

Question 4.

The turkey weighs about ___________ pounds.
Answer:
The turkey weighs about 12 pounds.
Explanation:
In the above image we can observe 12lb’s in left side and turkey in right side weighing balance. We know that 1lb is equal to 1 pound. The turkey weighs about 12 pounds.

Question 5.

A loaf of bread is about 1 pound. The tomatoes weigh about ___________ pounds.
Answer:
The tomatoes weigh about 2 pounds.
Explanation:
In the above image we can observe 2 loaf of bread in left side and tomatoes in right side weighing balance. A loaf of bread is about 1 pound. So, the tomatoes weigh about 2 pounds.

Question 6.

The box of cereal weighs about ___________ ounces.
Answer:
The box of cereal weighs about 20 ounces.
Explanation:
In the above image we can observe 20oz’s in right side and cereal in right side weighing balance. We know that 1oz is equal to 1 ounce. The box of cereal weighs about 20 ounces.

Question 7.

The pumpkin weighs about __________ pounds.
Answer:
The pumpkin weighs about 8 pounds.
Explanation:
In the above image we can observe 10lb’s in left side weighing balance. The pumpkin and 2lb’s in right side weighing balance. The pumpkin weighs about 8 pounds.

Choose the unit that you would use to measure each. Write ounces, pounds, or tons.

Question 8.

A cement truck weighs about 5 __________.
Answer:
A cement truck weighs about 5 tons.

Question 9.

A package of butter weighs about 16 ___________.
Answer:
A package of butter weighs about 16 pounds.

Question 10.

A bowling ball weighs about 9 ___________.
Answer:
A bowling ball weighs about 9 pounds.

Question 11.

A mushroom weighs about 1 ___________.
Answer:
A mushroom weighs about 1 pound.

Question 12.

A carton of milk weighs about 12 ___________.
Answer:
A carton of milk weighs about 12 ounces.

Question 13.

A pile of magazines weighs about 5 ___________.
Answer:
A pile of magazines weighs about 5 pounds.

Question 14.

An elephant weighs about 3 __________.
Answer:
An elephant weighs about 3 tons.

Question 15.

Three granola bars weigh about 8 __________.
Answer:
Three granola bars weigh about 8 pounds.

Make a guess. Decide which animals weigh more than 1 ton, and which weigh less than 1 ton. Check your answers using the Internet or an encyclopedia.

Question 16.

Answer: