Common Core: 3rd Grade Math : Measurement & Data

Study concepts, example questions & explanations for Common Core: 3rd Grade Math

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Example Questions

Example Question #23 : Measure Volume And Solve One Step Word Problems Involving Volume: Ccss.Math.Content.3.Md.A.2

Hannah has \(\displaystyle 26\textup{ liters}\ (l)\) of  soda. If she needs \(\displaystyle 64\textup{ liters}\). How much more soda does she need? 

 

Possible Answers:

\(\displaystyle 39\textup{ liters}\)

\(\displaystyle 37\textup{ liters}\)

\(\displaystyle 41\textup{ liters}\)

\(\displaystyle 40\textup{ liters}\)

\(\displaystyle 38\textup{ liters}\)

Correct answer:

\(\displaystyle 38\textup{ liters}\)

Explanation:

The phrase "how much more" tell us that we need to subtract to find out how much more soda Hannah needs to have \(\displaystyle 64\textup{ liters}\)

\(\displaystyle 64-26=38\textup{ liters}\)

Example Question #131 : Measurement & Data

Melissa has \(\displaystyle 29\textup{ liters}\ (l)\) of  soda. If she needs \(\displaystyle 61\textup{ liters}\). How much more soda does she need? 

 

Possible Answers:

\(\displaystyle 30\textup{ liters}\)

\(\displaystyle 27\textup{ liters}\)

\(\displaystyle 28\textup{ liters}\)

\(\displaystyle 32\textup{ liters}\)

\(\displaystyle 23\textup{ liters}\)

Correct answer:

\(\displaystyle 32\textup{ liters}\)

Explanation:

The phrase "how much more" tell us that we need to subtract to find out how much more soda Melissa needs to have \(\displaystyle 61\textup{ liters}\)

\(\displaystyle 61-29=32\textup{ liters}\)

Example Question #21 : Measure Volume And Solve One Step Word Problems Involving Volume: Ccss.Math.Content.3.Md.A.2

The TV weighs \(\displaystyle 5\textup{ kilograms}\(kg)\) and the TV stand weighs \(\displaystyle 7\textup{ kilograms}\(kg)\). How much do they both weigh together? 

Possible Answers:

\(\displaystyle 14kg\)

\(\displaystyle 16kg\)

\(\displaystyle 12kg\)

\(\displaystyle 13kg\)

\(\displaystyle 15kg\)

Correct answer:

\(\displaystyle 12kg\)

Explanation:

When we are putting things together, we add. 

\(\displaystyle 5+7=12kg\)

Example Question #22 : Measure Volume And Solve One Step Word Problems Involving Volume: Ccss.Math.Content.3.Md.A.2

The table weighs \(\displaystyle 7\textup{ kilograms}\(kg)\) and the chair weighs \(\displaystyle 3\textup{ kilograms}\(kg)\). How much do they both weigh together? 

 

Possible Answers:

\(\displaystyle 10kg\)

\(\displaystyle 7kg\)

\(\displaystyle 9kg\)

\(\displaystyle 8kg\)

\(\displaystyle 6kg\)

Correct answer:

\(\displaystyle 10kg\)

Explanation:

When we are putting things together, we add. 

\(\displaystyle 7+3=10kg\)

Example Question #23 : Measure Volume And Solve One Step Word Problems Involving Volume: Ccss.Math.Content.3.Md.A.2

The bookcase weighs \(\displaystyle 15\textup{ kilograms}\(kg)\) and a set of books weigh \(\displaystyle 8\textup{ kilograms}\(kg)\). How much do they both weigh together? 

 

Possible Answers:

\(\displaystyle 23kg\)

\(\displaystyle 24kg\)

\(\displaystyle 20kg\)

\(\displaystyle 22kg\)

\(\displaystyle 21kg\)

Correct answer:

\(\displaystyle 23kg\)

Explanation:

When we are putting things together, we add. 

\(\displaystyle 15+8=23kg\)

Example Question #24 : Measure Volume And Solve One Step Word Problems Involving Volume: Ccss.Math.Content.3.Md.A.2

The swing set weighs \(\displaystyle 25\textup{ kilograms}\(kg)\) and the trampoline weighs \(\displaystyle 17\textup{ kilograms}\(kg)\). How much do they both weigh together? 

 

Possible Answers:

\(\displaystyle 43kg\)

\(\displaystyle 44kg\)

\(\displaystyle 45kg\)

\(\displaystyle 41kg\)

\(\displaystyle 42kg\)

Correct answer:

\(\displaystyle 42kg\)

Explanation:

When we are putting things together, we add. 

\(\displaystyle 25+17=42kg\)

Example Question #25 : Measure Volume And Solve One Step Word Problems Involving Volume: Ccss.Math.Content.3.Md.A.2

The grill weighs \(\displaystyle 17\textup{ kilograms}\(kg)\) and the deck table weighs \(\displaystyle 10\textup{ kilograms}\(kg)\). How much do they both weigh together? 

 

Possible Answers:

\(\displaystyle 28kg\)

\(\displaystyle 29kg\)

\(\displaystyle 26kg\)

\(\displaystyle 27kg\)

\(\displaystyle 25kg\)

Correct answer:

\(\displaystyle 27kg\)

Explanation:

When we are putting things together, we add. 

\(\displaystyle 17+10=27kg\)

Example Question #26 : Measure Volume And Solve One Step Word Problems Involving Volume: Ccss.Math.Content.3.Md.A.2

The dog weighs \(\displaystyle 27\textup{ kilograms}\(kg)\) and the cat weighs \(\displaystyle 12\textup{ kilograms}\(kg)\). How much do they both weigh together? 

 

Possible Answers:

\(\displaystyle 39kg\)

\(\displaystyle 40kg\)

\(\displaystyle 43kg\)

\(\displaystyle 42kg\)

\(\displaystyle 41kg\)

Correct answer:

\(\displaystyle 39kg\)

Explanation:

When we are putting things together, we add. 

\(\displaystyle 27+12=39kg\)

Example Question #131 : Measurement & Data

The TV weighs \(\displaystyle 12\textup{ kilograms}\(kg)\) and the TV stand weighs \(\displaystyle 15\textup{ kilograms}\(kg)\). How much do they both weigh together? 

Possible Answers:

\(\displaystyle 27kg\)

\(\displaystyle 24kg\)

\(\displaystyle 26kg\)

\(\displaystyle 23kg\)

\(\displaystyle 25kg\)

Correct answer:

\(\displaystyle 27kg\)

Explanation:

When we are putting things together, we add. 

\(\displaystyle 12+15=27kg\)

Example Question #132 : Measurement & Data

The table weighs \(\displaystyle 14\textup{ kilograms}\(kg)\) and the chair weighs \(\displaystyle 8\textup{ kilograms}\(kg)\). How much do they both weigh together? 

Possible Answers:

\(\displaystyle 25kg\)

\(\displaystyle 23kg\)

\(\displaystyle 21kg\)

\(\displaystyle 22kg\)

\(\displaystyle 24kg\)

Correct answer:

\(\displaystyle 22kg\)

Explanation:

When we are putting things together, we add. 

\(\displaystyle 14+8=22kg\)

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