Estimation and Measurement
An engineer divides fuel efficiency (miles per gallon) by speed (miles per hour). What unit will the quotient have?
A. Gallons per hour
B. Hours per mile
C. Gallons per mile
D. Hours per gallon
GALLONS PER HOUR
The Louisiana State Capitol Building has 34 floors. What is a good estimate for its height?
A. 170 feet
B. 204 feet
C. 460 feet
D. 680 feet
What is 460 feet?
For a television commercial, 20 cars will be parked bumper to bumper to form a line. Which of the following would be the approximate length of the line of cars?
A. 1/2 mile
B. 1/8 mile
C. 800 feet
D. 300 feet
What is 300 feet?
A stunt motorcycle rider plans to jump over 3 school buses parked side by side. Which of the following would be the best estimate for the length of his jump?
A. 10 feet
B. 30 feet
C. 80 feet
D. 140 feet
What is 80 feet
Rosa measures 100 almonds with a ruler marked in millimeters. Which unit is the most appropriate place value for her to report the mean length?
A. Centimeter
B. Tenth of a centimeter
C. Hundredth of a centimeter
D. Thousandth of a centimeter
Answer: B. Tenth of a centimeter