Common Core: 2nd Grade Math : Measurement & Data

Study concepts, example questions & explanations for Common Core: 2nd Grade Math

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Example Questions

Example Question #61 : Measurement & Data

The wall is \(\displaystyle 58\) centimeters taller than the lamp. The lamp is \(\displaystyle 23\) centimeters tall. How tall is the wall? 

Possible Answers:

\(\displaystyle 90\) centimeters

\(\displaystyle 87\) centimeters

\(\displaystyle 81\) centimeters

\(\displaystyle 76\) centimeters

\(\displaystyle 89\) centimeters

Correct answer:

\(\displaystyle 81\) centimeters

Explanation:

This is an addition problem because we have the difference in height from the question. The lamp is \(\displaystyle 23\) centimeters tall and wall is \(\displaystyle 58\) centimeters taller than the lamp, \(\displaystyle 58\) is our difference. We can add our difference to the lamp's height to find out how tall the wall is. 

\(\displaystyle \frac{\begin{array}[b]{r}23\\ +\ 58\end{array}}{ \ \ \ \space 81}\)

Example Question #111 : How To Add

The couch is \(\displaystyle 26\) centimeters longer than the pillow. The pillow is \(\displaystyle 74\) centimeters long. How long is the couch?

Possible Answers:

\(\displaystyle 86\) centimeters

\(\displaystyle 100\) centimeters

\(\displaystyle 90\) centimeters

\(\displaystyle 92\) centimeters

\(\displaystyle 96\) centimeters

Correct answer:

\(\displaystyle 100\) centimeters

Explanation:

This is an addition problem because we have the difference in length from the question. The pillow is \(\displaystyle 74\) centimeters long and couch is \(\displaystyle 26\) centimeters longer than the pillow, \(\displaystyle 26\) is our difference. We can add our difference to the pillow's length to find out how long the couch is. 

\(\displaystyle \frac{\begin{array}[b]{r}74\\ +\ 26\end{array}}{ \ \ \ \space 100}\)

Example Question #2125 : Numbers And Operations

The fence is \(\displaystyle 38\) centimeters taller than the grill. The grill is \(\displaystyle 61\) centimeters. How tall is the fence? 

Possible Answers:

\(\displaystyle 97\) centimeters

\(\displaystyle 90\) centimeters

\(\displaystyle 81\) centimeters

\(\displaystyle 99\) centimeters

\(\displaystyle 84\) centimeters

Correct answer:

\(\displaystyle 99\) centimeters

Explanation:

This is an addition problem because we have the difference in height from the question. The grill is \(\displaystyle 61\) centimeters tall and fence is \(\displaystyle 38\) centimeters taller than the grill, \(\displaystyle 38\) is our difference. We can add our difference to the grill's height to find out how tall the fence is. 

\(\displaystyle \frac{\begin{array}[b]{r}61\\ +\ 38\end{array}}{ \ \ \ \space 99}\)

Example Question #21 : Use Addition And Subtraction Within 100 To Solve Word Problems Involving Lengths: Ccss.Math.Content.2.Md.B.5

David is \(\displaystyle 39\) centimeters taller than Alison. Alison is \(\displaystyle 52\) centimeter tall. How tall is David? 

Possible Answers:

\(\displaystyle 89\) centimeters

\(\displaystyle 91\) centimeters

\(\displaystyle 76\) centimeters

\(\displaystyle 75\) centimeters

\(\displaystyle 87\) centimeters

Correct answer:

\(\displaystyle 91\) centimeters

Explanation:

This is an addition problem because we have the difference in height from the question. Alison is \(\displaystyle 52\) centimeters tall and David is \(\displaystyle 39\) centimeters taller than her, \(\displaystyle 39\) is our difference. We can add our difference to Alison's height to find out how tall David is. 

\(\displaystyle \frac{\begin{array}[b]{r}52\\ +\ 39\end{array}}{ \ \ \ \space 91}\)

 

Example Question #111 : How To Add

The room is \(\displaystyle 42\) centimeters longer than the rug. The rug is \(\displaystyle 56\) centimeters long. How long is the room?

Possible Answers:

\(\displaystyle 98\) centimeters

\(\displaystyle 97\) centimeters

\(\displaystyle 95\) centimeters

\(\displaystyle 90\) centimeters

\(\displaystyle 100\) centimeters

Correct answer:

\(\displaystyle 98\) centimeters

Explanation:

This is an addition problem because we have the difference in length from the question. The rug is \(\displaystyle 56\) centimeters long and room is \(\displaystyle 42\) centimeters longer than the rug, \(\displaystyle 42\) is our difference. We can add our difference to the rug's length to find out how long the room is. 

\(\displaystyle \frac{\begin{array}[b]{r}56\\ +\ 42\end{array}}{ \ \ \ \space 98}\)

Example Question #511 : Isee Lower Level (Grades 5 6) Quantitative Reasoning

The room is \(\displaystyle 39\) centimeters longer than the table. The table is \(\displaystyle 54\) centimeters long. How long is the room? 

Possible Answers:

\(\displaystyle 83\) centimeters

\(\displaystyle 95\) centimeters

\(\displaystyle 80\) centimeters

\(\displaystyle 100\) centimeters

\(\displaystyle 93\) centimeters

Correct answer:

\(\displaystyle 93\) centimeters

Explanation:

This is an addition problem because we have the difference in length from the question. The table is \(\displaystyle 54\) centimeters long and room is \(\displaystyle 39\) centimeters longer than the table, \(\displaystyle 39\) is our difference. We can add our difference to the table's length to find out how long the room is. 

\(\displaystyle \frac{\begin{array}[b]{r}54\\ +\ 39\end{array}}{ \ \ \ \space 93}\)

Example Question #471 : Operations

The bowl is \(\displaystyle 17\) centimeters long and the plate is \(\displaystyle 41\) centimeters long. How much longer is the plate than the bowl?

Possible Answers:

\(\displaystyle 27\) centimeters

\(\displaystyle 30\) centimeters

\(\displaystyle 31\) centimeters

\(\displaystyle 36\) centimeters

\(\displaystyle 24\) centimeters

Correct answer:

\(\displaystyle 24\) centimeters

Explanation:

This is a subtraction problem because we want to know how much longer the plate is compared to the bowl, or the difference in their length. 

\(\displaystyle \frac{\begin{array}[b]{r}41\\ -\ 17\end{array}}{ \ \ \ \space 24}\)

Example Question #61 : Measurement & Data

The swing set is \(\displaystyle 76\) centimeters tall and the tree is \(\displaystyle 100\) centimeters tall. How much taller is the tree than the swing set? 

Possible Answers:

\(\displaystyle 29\) centimeters

\(\displaystyle 21\) centimeters

\(\displaystyle 26\) centimeters

\(\displaystyle 18\) centimeters

\(\displaystyle 24\) centimeters

Correct answer:

\(\displaystyle 24\) centimeters

Explanation:

This is a subtraction problem because we want to know how much taller the tree is compared to the swing set, or the difference in their height. 

\(\displaystyle \frac{\begin{array}[b]{r}100\\ -\ 76\end{array}}{ \ \ \ \space 24}\)

Example Question #62 : Measurement & Data

The remote is \(\displaystyle 42\) centimeters long and the TV is \(\displaystyle 90\) centimeters long. How much longer is the TV than the remote?

Possible Answers:

\(\displaystyle 50\) centimeters

\(\displaystyle 53\) centimeters

\(\displaystyle 40\) centimeters

\(\displaystyle 44\) centimeters

\(\displaystyle 48\) centimeters

Correct answer:

\(\displaystyle 48\) centimeters

Explanation:

This is a subtraction problem because we want to know how much longer the TV is compared to the remote, or the difference in their length. 

\(\displaystyle \frac{\begin{array}[b]{r}90\\ -\ 42\end{array}}{ \ \ \ \space 48}\)

Example Question #61 : Measurement & Data

The dog’s body is \(\displaystyle 85\) centimeters long and his tail is \(\displaystyle 62\) centimeters long. How much longer is his body than his tail?

Possible Answers:

\(\displaystyle 27\) centimeters

\(\displaystyle 20\) centimeters

\(\displaystyle 31\) centimeters

\(\displaystyle 23\) centimeters

\(\displaystyle 30\) centimeters

Correct answer:

\(\displaystyle 23\) centimeters

Explanation:

This is a subtraction problem because we want to know how much longer the dog's body is compared to his tail, or the difference in their length. 

\(\displaystyle \frac{\begin{array}[b]{r}85\\ -\ 62\end{array}}{ \ \ \ \space 23}\)

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