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Choosing Measurements
This activity will help you meet these educational goals:
You will choose appropriate measurements for quantities in realworld situations.
Directions
Read the instructions for this self-checked activity. Type in your response to each question, and check your answers. At the
end of the activity, write a brief evaluation of your work.
Activity
In this activity, you will choose appropriate measurements for quantities.
Question 1
Question
Select the correct answer.
Barton wants to know how much his packed suitcase weighs before he leaves to catch a flight. The airline will charge an
extra fee if his suitcase weighs more than 50 pounds. Which method should Barton use to get the most accurate and
appropriate measurement?
O Use a standard digital bathroom scale.
o Use a small digital scale that measures to the nearest thousandth of a pound.
O Use a triple-beam balance that measures to the nearest gram.
Hold the suitcase in one hand and a 50-pound dumbbell in the other, and see which is heavier.