I'll solve this weight measurement problem step by step.
First, I need to understand the image. It's a Grade 2 Measurement Worksheet titled "Measure weights in pounds" with a key that shows 1 gray weight = 1 pound. There are six scales showing different objects being weighed against these gray weights.
Let me examine each scale to determine the weight of each object:
1. Book: The scale shows 3 gray weights on one side and a book on the other. Since the scale is balanced, the book weighs 3 pounds.
2. Hammer: The scale shows 5 gray weights on one side and a hammer on the other. Since the scale is balanced, the hammer weighs 5 pounds.
3. Laptop: The scale shows 4 gray weights on one side and a laptop on the other. Since the scale is balanced, the laptop weighs 4 pounds.
4. Bread: The scale shows 2 gray weights on one side and a loaf of bread on the other. Since the scale is balanced, the bread weighs 2 pounds.
5. Toy truck: The scale shows 6 gray weights on one side and a toy truck on the other. Since the scale is balanced, the toy truck weighs 6 pounds.
6. Cake: The scale shows 7 gray weights on one side and a cake on the other. Since the scale is balanced, the cake weighs 7 pounds.
Now I can answer the two comparison questions at the bottom:
1. How much heavier is the book than the bread?
- Book = 3 pounds
- Bread = 2 pounds
- Difference = 3 - 2 = 1 pound
2. How much heavier is the cake than the laptop?
- Cake = 7 pounds
- Laptop = 4 pounds
- Difference = 7 - 4 = 3 pounds
The completed worksheet would show:
- The book weighs 3 pounds.
- The hammer weighs 5 pounds.
- The laptop weighs 4 pounds.
- The bread weighs 2 pounds.
- The toy truck weighs 6 pounds.
- The cake weighs 7 pounds.
- The book is 1 pound heavier than the bread.
- The cake is 3 pounds heavier than the laptop.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of measuring weight worksheet.
