BSEP Measurement and Unit Conversion — Questions and Answers
Question 1: A road sign shows the next exit is 3 kilometers away. Approximately how many meters is that?
- 3,000 (Correct answer)
- 300
- 30,000
- 30
Correct answer: 3,000
The prefix 'kilo-' means 1,000. So 1 kilometer = 1,000 meters, and 3 kilometers = 3,000 meters.
Question 2: A room measures 15 feet in length. How many yards long is the room?
- 5 (Correct answer)
- 3
- 45
- 30
Correct answer: 5
There are 3 feet in 1 yard. Divide: 15 ÷ 3 = 5 yards.
Question 3: A package weighs 4 pounds. How many ounces does it weigh?
- 64 (Correct answer)
- 48
- 32
- 16
Correct answer: 64
There are 16 ounces in 1 pound. 4 × 16 = 64 ounces.
Question 4: How many inches are in 3 feet?
- 36 (Correct answer)
- 30
- 12
- 3
Correct answer: 36
There are 12 inches in 1 foot. Multiply: 3 × 12 = 36 inches.
Question 5: A soldier needs to carry supplies for 2.5 hours. How many minutes is that?
- 150 (Correct answer)
- 125
- 250
- 25
Correct answer: 150
There are 60 minutes in 1 hour. 2.5 × 60 = 150 minutes.
Question 6: How many centimeters are in 1.5 meters?
- 150 (Correct answer)
- 15
- 1500
- 1.5
Correct answer: 150
There are 100 centimeters in 1 meter. 1.5 × 100 = 150 centimeters.
BSEP Measurement and Unit Conversion
A road sign shows the next exit is 3 kilometers away.
Approximately how many meters is that?