Let’s solve each problem step by step, making sure to convert units correctly.
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Problem 1: Rice Conversion
> *A bag of rice weighs 4.5 kg. If Mark uses 800 g of rice, how much rice is left in kilograms?*
Step 1: Convert grams to kilograms
We know:
> 1 kg = 1000 g
So, 800 g = 800 ÷ 1000 =
0.8 kg
Step 2: Subtract used rice from total
Total rice = 4.5 kg
Used rice = 0.8 kg
Leftover = 4.5 - 0.8 =
3.7 kg
✔ Answer: 3.7 kg
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Problem 2: Ribbon Cutting
> *Sam had a ribbon that was 2.25 m long. He cut it into pieces, each 75 cm long. How many pieces did he get from the ribbon?*
Step 1: Convert meters to centimeters
We know:
> 1 m = 100 cm
So, 2.25 m = 2.25 × 100 =
225 cm
Step 2: Divide total length by piece length
Number of pieces = 225 cm ÷ 75 cm =
3
✔ Answer: 3 pieces
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Problem 3: Juice Consumption
> *Mia has juice bottles that can hold 350 ml each. If she drinks one bottle daily for a week, how many liters of juice does she drink in total?*
Step 1: Find total milliliters consumed in a week
1 week = 7 days
Each day = 350 ml
Total = 7 × 350 =
2450 ml
Step 2: Convert milliliters to liters
We know:
> 1 L = 1000 mL
So, 2450 mL = 2450 ÷ 1000 =
2.45 L
✔ Answer: 2.45 liters
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✔ Final Answers:
1.
3.7 kg
2.
3 pieces
3.
2.45 liters
These solutions involve converting between metric units (kg/g, m/cm, mL/L) and then performing basic arithmetic. Always make sure units match before adding or subtracting!
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of unit conversions word problems worksheet.