Word Problems: Measurement for 4th Grade
Measurement word problems ask you to convert first and calculate second, and most errors happen in that first step. Check whether the units match before you add, subtract, or multiply. The examples below cover length, weight, and capacity, with practice problems.
DETAILED EXPLANATION
Word problems about measurement involve length, weight, capacity, or time. Read carefully to see what is given and what is asked; then add, subtract, or convert units as needed.
WORKED EXAMPLES WITH STEP BY STEP SOLUTIONS
Example 1
A rope is 15 m long. 8 m is cut off. How long is the remaining rope?
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Solutions:
Step 1: Apply the concept from the lesson above.
Step 2: Carry out the operation or reasoning.
Answer: 15 − 8 = 7 meters.
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