Question

20.2 approximate english measure
match the item on the left with its approximate (not exact) measure on the right. you may use some answers more than once.

1. the height of an average woman is about ____.
2. an average candy bar weighs about ____.
3. an average doughnut is about ____ across (in diameter).
4. a piece of notebook paper is about ____ long.
5. a tennis ball is about ____ across (in diameter).
6. the average basketball is about ____ across.
7. how long is the average lunch table?
8. about how much does a computer disk weigh?
9. what is the average height of a table?

a. 1 yard
b. 2 yards
c. 5\frac{1}{2} feet
d. 4 weeks
e. 2\frac{1}{2} inches
f. 2 ounces
g. 1 foot

Explanation:

1. The average height of a woman is around 5 - 6 feet. Since 1 yard = 3 feet and 2 yards = 6 feet, 5 1/2 feet is a reasonable approximation for a woman's height.
2. A candy bar is light, and 2 ounces is a typical weight for a small - sized candy bar.
3. A doughnut has a relatively small diameter, and 2 1/2 inches is a common size for its diameter.
4. A piece of notebook paper is about 1 foot long.
5. A tennis ball has a small diameter, and 2 1/2 inches is an appropriate measure for its diameter.
6. A basketball has a larger diameter, and 1 foot is a reasonable approximation for its diameter.
7. An average lunch table is usually a few feet long, and 2 yards (6 feet) can be a reasonable length for a lunch table.
8. A computer disk is light, and 2 ounces is a reasonable weight estimate.
9. The average height of a table is around 1 yard (3 feet).

Answer:

1. C. 5 1/2 feet
2. F. 2 ounces
3. E. 2 1/2 inches
4. G. 1 foot
5. E. 2 1/2 inches
6. G. 1 foot
7. B. 2 yards
8. F. 2 ounces
9. A. 1 yard