Common Core: 4th Grade Math : Solve problems involving measurement and conversion of measurements

Study concepts, example questions & explanations for Common Core: 4th Grade Math

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Example Questions

Example Question #241 : Solve Problems Involving Measurement And Conversion Of Measurements

Annie has a piece of wallpaper that is \(\displaystyle 9ft\) by \(\displaystyle 4ft\). How much of a wall can be covered by this piece of wallpaper?

 

Possible Answers:

\(\displaystyle 36ft^2\)

\(\displaystyle 32ft^2\)

\(\displaystyle 34ft^2\)

\(\displaystyle 35ft^2\)

\(\displaystyle 33ft^2\)

Correct answer:

\(\displaystyle 36ft^2\)

Explanation:

This problem asks us to calculate the amount of space that the wallpaper will cover. The amount of space that something covers can be described as its area. In this case area is calculated by using the formula \(\displaystyle A=l \times w\)

\(\displaystyle A=9\times4\)

\(\displaystyle A=36ft^2\)

Example Question #242 : Solve Problems Involving Measurement And Conversion Of Measurements

Annie has a piece of wallpaper that is \(\displaystyle 7ft\) by \(\displaystyle 6ft\). How much of a wall can be covered by this piece of wallpaper?

 

Possible Answers:

\(\displaystyle 45ft^2\)

\(\displaystyle 43ft^2\)

\(\displaystyle 42ft^2\)

\(\displaystyle 44ft^2\)

\(\displaystyle 41ft^2\)

Correct answer:

\(\displaystyle 42ft^2\)

Explanation:

This problem asks us to calculate the amount of space that the wallpaper will cover. The amount of space that something covers can be described as its area. In this case area is calculated by using the formula \(\displaystyle A=l \times w\)

\(\displaystyle A=7\times6\)

\(\displaystyle A=42ft^2\)

Example Question #243 : Solve Problems Involving Measurement And Conversion Of Measurements

Annie has a piece of wallpaper that is \(\displaystyle 5ft\) by \(\displaystyle 8ft\). How much of a wall can be covered by this piece of wallpaper?

 

Possible Answers:

\(\displaystyle 40ft^2\)

\(\displaystyle 38ft^2\)

\(\displaystyle 39ft^2\)

\(\displaystyle 37ft^2\)

\(\displaystyle 36ft^2\)

Correct answer:

\(\displaystyle 40ft^2\)

Explanation:

This problem asks us to calculate the amount of space that the wallpaper will cover. The amount of space that something covers can be described as its area. In this case area is calculated by using the formula \(\displaystyle A=l \times w\)

\(\displaystyle A=5\times8\)

\(\displaystyle A=40ft^2\)

Example Question #244 : Solve Problems Involving Measurement And Conversion Of Measurements

Joe has a piece of wallpaper that is \(\displaystyle 3ft\) by \(\displaystyle 3ft\). How much of a wall can be covered by this piece of wallpaper?

 

Possible Answers:

\(\displaystyle 7ft^2\)

\(\displaystyle 5ft^2\)

\(\displaystyle 6ft^2\)

\(\displaystyle 9ft^2\)

\(\displaystyle 8ft^2\)

Correct answer:

\(\displaystyle 9ft^2\)

Explanation:

This problem asks us to calculate the amount of space that the wallpaper will cover. The amount of space that something covers can be described as its area. In this case area is calculated by using the formula \(\displaystyle A=l \times w\)

\(\displaystyle A=3\times3\)

\(\displaystyle A=9ft^2\)

Example Question #245 : Solve Problems Involving Measurement And Conversion Of Measurements

Joe has a piece of wallpaper that is \(\displaystyle 9ft\) by \(\displaystyle 3ft\). How much of a wall can be covered by this piece of wallpaper?

 

Possible Answers:

\(\displaystyle 28ft^2\)

\(\displaystyle 24ft^2\)

\(\displaystyle 27ft^2\)

\(\displaystyle 25ft^2\)

\(\displaystyle 26ft^2\)

Correct answer:

\(\displaystyle 27ft^2\)

Explanation:

This problem asks us to calculate the amount of space that the wallpaper will cover. The amount of space that something covers can be described as its area. In this case area is calculated by using the formula \(\displaystyle A=l \times w\)

\(\displaystyle A=9\times3\)

\(\displaystyle A=27ft^2\)

Example Question #246 : Solve Problems Involving Measurement And Conversion Of Measurements

Joe has a piece of wallpaper that is \(\displaystyle 7ft\) by \(\displaystyle 5ft\). How much of a wall can be covered by this piece of wallpaper?

 

Possible Answers:

\(\displaystyle 37ft^2\)

\(\displaystyle 34ft^2\)

\(\displaystyle 35ft^2\)

\(\displaystyle 33ft^2\)

\(\displaystyle 36ft^2\)

Correct answer:

\(\displaystyle 35ft^2\)

Explanation:

This problem asks us to calculate the amount of space that the wallpaper will cover. The amount of space that something covers can be described as its area. In this case area is calculated by using the formula \(\displaystyle A=l \times w\)

\(\displaystyle A=7\times5\)

\(\displaystyle A=35ft^2\)

Example Question #247 : Solve Problems Involving Measurement And Conversion Of Measurements

Joe has a piece of wallpaper that is \(\displaystyle 6ft\) by \(\displaystyle 3ft\). How much of a wall can be covered by this piece of wallpaper?

 

Possible Answers:

\(\displaystyle 21ft^2\)

\(\displaystyle 20ft^2\)

\(\displaystyle 18ft^2\)

\(\displaystyle 17ft^2\)

\(\displaystyle 19ft^2\)

Correct answer:

\(\displaystyle 18ft^2\)

Explanation:

This problem asks us to calculate the amount of space that the wallpaper will cover. The amount of space that something covers can be described as its area. In this case area is calculated by using the formula \(\displaystyle A=l \times w\)

\(\displaystyle A=16\times3\)

\(\displaystyle A=18ft^2\)

Example Question #248 : Solve Problems Involving Measurement And Conversion Of Measurements

Joe has a piece of wallpaper that is \(\displaystyle 8ft\) by \(\displaystyle 7ft\). How much of a wall can be covered by this piece of wallpaper?

 

Possible Answers:

\(\displaystyle 60ft^2\)

\(\displaystyle 57ft^2\)

\(\displaystyle 56ft^2\)

\(\displaystyle 59ft^2\)

\(\displaystyle 58ft^2\)

Correct answer:

\(\displaystyle 56ft^2\)

Explanation:

This problem asks us to calculate the amount of space that the wallpaper will cover. The amount of space that something covers can be described as its area. In this case area is calculated by using the formula \(\displaystyle A=l \times w\)

\(\displaystyle A=8\times7\)

\(\displaystyle A=56ft^2\)

Example Question #249 : Solve Problems Involving Measurement And Conversion Of Measurements

Joe has a piece of wallpaper that is \(\displaystyle 10ft\) by \(\displaystyle 8ft\). How much of a wall can be covered by this piece of wallpaper?

 

Possible Answers:

\(\displaystyle 79ft^2\)

\(\displaystyle 77ft^2\)

\(\displaystyle 80ft^2\)

\(\displaystyle 76ft^2\)

\(\displaystyle 78ft^2\)

Correct answer:

\(\displaystyle 80ft^2\)

Explanation:

This problem asks us to calculate the amount of space that the wallpaper will cover. The amount of space that something covers can be described as its area. In this case area is calculated by using the formula \(\displaystyle A=l \times w\)

\(\displaystyle A=10\times8\)

\(\displaystyle A=80ft^2\)

Example Question #250 : Solve Problems Involving Measurement And Conversion Of Measurements

Joe has a piece of wallpaper that is \(\displaystyle 9ft\) by \(\displaystyle 5ft\). How much of a wall can be covered by this piece of wallpaper?

 

Possible Answers:

\(\displaystyle 44ft^2\)

\(\displaystyle 45ft^2\)

\(\displaystyle 46ft^2\)

\(\displaystyle 43ft^2\)

\(\displaystyle 42ft^2\)

Correct answer:

\(\displaystyle 45ft^2\)

Explanation:

This problem asks us to calculate the amount of space that the wallpaper will cover. The amount of space that something covers can be described as its area. In this case area is calculated by using the formula \(\displaystyle A=l \times w\)

\(\displaystyle A=9\times5\)

\(\displaystyle A=45ft^2\)

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