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Comparing Linear Measurements
Compare each pair of measurements. Use the symbols <, >, or =.
a.
10 inches _______
1/2 of a foot
Remember...
b.
1/3 of a yard _______ 2 1/2 feet
12 inches = 1 foot
3 feet = 1 yard
c.
1/4 of a foot _______ 4 inches
1,760 yards = 1 mile
d.
1/2 mile _______ 2,640 feet
e.
2 1/2 feet _______ 2/3 of a yard
f.
1/9 of a yard _______ 1 1/2 feet
g. 3 1/2 inches _______ 1/6 foot
h.
1/12 of a foot _______ 3/4 of an inch
i.
j.
1/4 of a foot _______ 1/12 of a yard
k. 2/3 of a mile _______ 5,280 feet
l.
Scotty ran 1/2 a mile.
Kirk ran 1,800 yards.
Hikaru ran 2/3 of a mile.
Who ran the longest distance?
1/12 of a yard _______ 3/4 of a foot
___________________________
m. Rey is 4 1/2 feet tall. Kylo is 48 inches tall.
Finn is 56 inches tall. Han is 1 1/2 yards tall.
Which person is the tallest?
___________________________
Which two people are the same height?
_________________ and _________________
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ANSWER KEY
Comparing Linear Measurements
Compare each pair of measurements. Use the symbols <, >, or =.
a.
10 inches > 1/2 of a foot
Remember...
b.
1/3 of a yard < 2 1/2 feet
12 inches = 1 foot
3 feet = 1 yard
c.
1/4 of a foot < 4 inches
1,760 yards = 1 mile
d.
1/2 mile = 2,640 feet
e.
2 1/2 feet > 2/3 of a yard
f.
1/9 of a yard < 1 1/2 feet
g.
3 1/2 inches > 1/6 of a foot
h.
1/12 of a foot > 3/4 of an inch
i.
1/12 of a yard < 3/4 of a foot
j.
1/4 of a foot = 1/12 of a yard
k.
2/3 of a mile < 5,280 feet
l.
Scotty ran 1/2 a mile.
Kirk ran 1,800 yards.
Hikaru ran 2/3 of a mile.
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Who ran the longest distance?
m. Rey is 4 1/2 feet tall. Kylo is 48 inches tall.
Finn is 56 inches tall. Han is 1 1/2 yards tall.
Which person is the tallest?
Finn
Which two people are the same height?
Rey and Han
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