Primary Mathematics Workbook 4A Common Core Edition Solutions Chapter 5 Measures Exercises 5.6

Primary Mathematics  Chapter 5 Measures

Page 163  Exercise 5.6  Problem 1

It is given that

⇒ \(\frac{5}{8}\)day = _____ h.

The unit conversion 1 day = 24h is to be used.

⇒ \(\frac{5}{8} d a y=\frac{5}{8} \times 24 h\)

Multiplying \(\frac{5}{8} \) and 24

⇒ \(\frac{5}{8} \times 24=\frac{5 \times 24}{8}\)

Canceling out common factors

= 5 × 3

= 15

⇒ \(\frac{5}{8}={15}\)

So we have got \(\frac{5}{8}\) day = 15h

The given measure has been converted into an equivalent measure as \(\frac{5}{8}\) day = 15h

Page 163  Exercise 5.6  Problem 2

It is given that \(\frac{7}{10}\) m =_____cm.

The unit conversion 1m = 100cm is to be used

Multiplying \(\frac{7}{10}\) and 100 convert to centimeters.

⇒ \(\frac{7}{10}\)

Thus

⇒ \(\frac{7}{10} \times 100\)

⇒ \(\frac{7}{10} \times 100=\frac{7 \times 100}{10}\)

Canceling out a common factor 7 × 10

So we have got 70cm.

The given measure has been converted into an equivalent measure as \(\frac{7}{10}\) = 70cm

Page 163  Exercise 5.6  Problem 3

It is given that \(\frac{9}{20}\) min =____sec.

To find – The equivalent measure.

The unit conversion 1 min = 60 sec is to be used.

We have to multiply  \(\frac{9}{20}\)  and 60 in order to convert it to seconds.

Thus  \(\frac{9}{20}\) × 60 = \(\frac{9×60}{20}\)

Canceling out common factors, 9 × 3

So, we have got  27sec.

The given measure has been converted into an equivalent measure as    \(\frac{9}{20}\) min = 27 sec.

Page 163  Exercise 5.6  Problem 4

It is given that \(\frac{3}{4}\)gal=_____________qt

The unit conversion 1gal = 4qt is to be used

We have multiply \(\frac{3}{4}\) and 4 to convert to quarts.

Thus

⇒ \(\frac{3}{4} \times 4\)

⇒ \( \frac{3}{4} \times \frac{4}{1}\)

⇒ \(\frac{3 \times 4}{4}\)

Canceling common factor 3,

So we have to get 3qt

The given measure has been converted into an equivalent measure as

⇒ \(\frac{3}{4} \mathrm{gal}=3 q t\)

Page 164  Exercise 5.6  Problem 5

It is given that  2​\(\frac{3}{5}\)  m = 2m____ cm

Also, \(\frac{3}{5}\) m = \(\frac{3}{5}\) ×100cm

To write in compound units.

Here, the whole number is 2, so the bigger unit is 2m

The improper fraction is  \(\frac{3}{5}\)  and unit is  \(\frac{3}{5}\)m.

The unit conversion 1m = 100cm is to be used.

Multiplying \(\frac{3}{5}\) and 100 , \(\frac{3}{5}\) ×100  = \(\frac{3×100}{5} \).

Canceling out common factors, 3 × 20.

So, we have got 60cm.

Therefore, final result is 2\(\frac{3}{5}\) m = 2m60cm.

The given measure has been written as a compound unit as below  2\(\frac{3}{5}\) m = 2m60cm.

Page 164  Exercise 5.6  Problem 6

It is given that 4​\(\frac{7}{10}\) L = 4L______ ml.

To write in compound units.

Here, the whole number is 4, so the bigger unit is 4L.

The improper fraction is \(\frac{7}{10}\) and units is \(\frac{7}{10}\)L.

The unit conversion 1L = 1000ml is to be used.

Multiplying \(\frac{7}{10}\) and 1000,\(\frac{7}{10}\) × 1000 = \(\frac{7×1000}{10}\).

Canceling out common factors, 7×100.

So, we have got 700ml

Therefore, the final result is 4​\(\frac{7}{10}\) L = 4L​​ 700ml.

The given measure has been written as a compound unit as below   4​\(\frac{7}{10}\) L = 4L​​ 700ml.

Page 164  Exercise 5.6  Problem 7

It is given that 3\(\frac{1}{4}\)  h = ____ h ____ min.

To write in compound units.

Here, the whole number is 3, so the bigger unit is 3h.

The improper fraction is \(\frac{1}{4}\) and units is \(\frac{1}{4}\) h.

The unit conversion 1h = 60min is to be used.

Multiplying \(\frac{1}{4}\) and 60 \(\frac{1}{4}\) ×60=\(\frac{1×60}{4}\).

Canceling out common factors, we get 15min.

Therefore, the final result is 3​\(\frac{1}{4}\)h = 3h​​ 15min.

The given measure has been written as a compound unit as below  3​\(\frac{1}{4}\)h = 3h​​ 15min.

Page 164  Exercise 5.6  Problem 8

It is given that 2​​\(\frac{1}{2}\)days =____ days ____ h.

To write in compound units.

Here, the whole number is 2, so the bigger unit is 2 days.

The improper fraction is  ​​\(\frac{1}{2}\) and units is  ​​\(\frac{1}{2}\)day.

The unit conversion 1 day = 24 h is to be used.

Multiplying ​​\(\frac{1}{2}\) and 24, ​​\(\frac{1}{2}\) × 24 = \(\frac{1×24}{2}\)

Canceling out common factors, we have got 12h.

Therefore, the final result is 2​​​\(\frac{1}{2}\) days = 2 days12 h.

The given measure has been written as a compound unit as below    2​​​\(\frac{1}{2}\)days = 2 days12 h.

Page 165  Exercise  5.7  Problem 1

It is given that  2​\(\frac{1}{10}\) kg =____ g   2kg= ____ g

\(\frac{1}{10}\)kg = \(\frac{1}{10}\) × 1000g =

​To write the equivalent measures.

Here, the whole number is 2kg

Using conversion 1kg = 1000g, we get it to be equivalent to

2kg × 1000 = 2000g.

The improper fraction is  \(\frac{1}{10}\)kg

Using conversion, we get it to be equivalent to

​⇒ \(\frac{1}{10}\)kg=\(\frac{1}{10}\) × 1000g

= 100g

Combining these by adding

2000g + 100g = 2100g

So, we have got  2​\(\frac{1}{10}\)

kg = 2100g.

The equivalent measure for the given measure has been written as below 2​\(\frac{1}{10}\) kg = 2100g.

Page 166  Exercise 5.7  Problem 2

It is given that Brain jogs 3​​\(\frac{1}{8}\) km.

Using conversion 1km = 1000m

3m = 3 × 1000m

= 3000m

The improper fraction is \(\frac{1}{8}\) km

using conversion, we get it to be equivalent to

⇒ \(\frac{1}{8} \mathrm{~km}=\frac{1}{8} \times 1000 \mathrm{~cm}\)

= 125

Combining these by adding

3000m + 125m = 3125m

So, we have to get that the brain jogs 3125m

Brain jogs for \(3 \frac{1}{8} \mathrm{~km}\) and this can expressed in meters as 3125m

Page 166  Exercise 5.7  Problem 3

It is given that Peter practices the piano for   1​​\(\frac{3}{4}\)h.

Pablo practices for 125min.

We have to find who practices for a longer time and how much longer.

To compare them, we have to convert 1​​\(\frac{3}{4}\)h.into minutes using the conversion.

After conversion, the person having the greater value in minutes would practice for longer.

To get how much longer, we subtract them.

We have Peter’s time for practice as 1​​​\(\frac{3}{4}\)h.

Let us convert it to minutes first.

Here, the whole number is 1h.

Using conversion 1h = 60min, we get it to be equivalent to 60min.

The improper fraction is  ​​\(\frac{3}{4}\)h.

Using conversion, we get it to be equivalent to

⇒  ​​\(\frac{3}{4}\)h × 60min

= 3 × 15min

= 45 min

Combining these by adding

60min + 45min = 105min

So, we have got that Peter practices the piano for 105min.

Now, Peter practices piano for 105min.

Pablo practices piano for 125min.

Therefore, it is clear that since 125>105, Pablo practices longer than Peter.

Finding the difference

⇒ 125 − 105 = 20min

So, Pablo practices 20 min longer than Peter.

When it is given that Peter practices the piano for  1​\(\frac{3}{4}\)h and Pablo practices for 125min, we can say that Pablo practices for a longer time and for 20min  longer than Peter.

Page 166 Exercise 5.7 Problem 4

It is given that 1​\(\frac{1}{2}\) L ____  1050ml.

To compare and fill in the blank.

First, we will convert the quantities on both sides of the blank into a single unit, i.e. milliliters.

Then we will compare them and use the appropriate sign to fill the blank.

Let us convert 1​\(\frac{1}{2}\)Linto milliliters.

Here, the whole number is 1L.

Using conversion 1L = 1000ml, we get it to be equivalent to1000ml

The improper fraction is  \(\frac{1}{2}\)L.

Using conversion, we get it to be equivalent to\(\frac{1}{2}\) × 1000 = 500ml

Combining these by adding

1000ml + 500ml = 1500ml

So, we have got 1500ml.

Now, we have 1500ml _____ 1050ml

Since 1500ml is greater than 1050ml, we can say that

1500ml​​>​​1050ml

Finally, we can fill in the blank as

1​\(\frac{1}{2}\)L​​ > 1050ml

For the given quantities, the comparison has been done and we get 1​​\(\frac{1}{2}\)L​​>​​1050ml.

Page 166 Exercise 5.7 Problem 5

It is given that 1\(\frac{2}{3}\)h _____ 100min.

To compare and fill the blank.

First, we will convert the quantities on both sides of the blank into a single unit, i.e. minutes.

Then we will compare them and use the appropriate sign to fill the blank.

Let us convert   1\(\frac{2}{3}\)h   into minutes.

Here, the whole number is 1h.

Using conversion 1h = 60min, we get it to be equivalent to60min

The improper fraction is  \(\frac{2}{3}\) h.

Using conversion, we get it to be equivalent to \(\frac{2}{3}\) × 60 = 40min

Combining these by adding

60min + 40min = 100min

So, we have got 100min

Now, we have

100min____ 100min

Since both are the same, we can say that

100min = 100min

Finally, we can fill in the blank as

1\(\frac{2}{3}\) h = ​​100 min

For the given quantities, the comparison has been done and we get 1\(\frac{2}{3}\)h = ​​100min.

Page 166 Exercise 5.7 Problem 6

It is given that  2\(\frac{1}{4}\)km_____2500m

To compare and fill in the blank.

First, we will convert the quantities on both sides of the blank into a single unit, i.e. meters.

Then we will compare them and use the appropriate sign to fill in the blank.

Let us convert   2\(\frac{1}{4}\)  km into metres.

Here, the whole number is 2km.

Using conversion 1km = 1000m, we get it to be equivalent to

2km × 1000 = 2000km.

The improper fraction is \(\frac{1}{4}\) km.

Using conversion, we get it to be equivalent to

⇒ \(\frac{1}{4}\)km × 1000 = 250m.

Combining these by adding

2000m + 250m = 2250m

So, we have got 2250m.

Now, we have

2250m _____ 2500m.

Since 2500m is greater than 2250m, we can say that

⇒ 2250m < 2500m.

Finally, we can fill in the blanks as

2\(\frac{1}{4}\) km < ​​2500m.

For the given quantities, the comparison has been done and we get   2\(\frac{1}{4}\) km <​​ 2500m.

Page 166 Exercise 5.7 Problem 7

It is given that 1\(\frac{1}{20}\) m_____120 cm.

To compare and fill in the blank.

First, we will convert the quantities on both sides of the blank into a single unit, i.e. centimeters.

Then we will compare them and use the appropriate sign to fill the blank.

Let us convert 1\(\frac{1}{20}\) min   to centimetres.

Here, the whole number is 1m.

Using conversion 1m = 100cm, we get it to be equivalent to

1m × 100 = 100cm.

The improper fraction is \(\frac{1}{20}\) m.

Using conversion, we get it to be equivalent to

⇒ \(\frac{1}{20}\) m × 100  = 5cm.

Combining these by adding

100cm + 5cm = 105 cm

So, we have got 105 cm.

Now, we have 105 cm_____120 cm.

Since 105cmis less than 120cm, we can say that

⇒ 105 cm < 120 cm

Finally, we can fill in the blanks as

1\(\frac{1}{20}\) m < ​​120 cm.

For the given quantities, the comparison has been done and we get 1\(\frac{1}{20}\) m <​​ 120cm.

Page 166 Exercise 5.7 Problem 8

It is given that 1 \(\frac{3}{4}\) ft _____ 20 in.

To compare and fill in the blank.

First, we will convert the quantities on both sides of the blank into a single unit, i.e. inches.

Then we will compare them and use the appropriate sign to fill in the blank

Let us convert 1\(\frac{3}{4}\) ft into inches.

Here, the whole number is 1 ft.

Using conversion 1 ft = 12 in, we get it to be equivalent to

1 ft × 12 = 12 in.

The improper fraction is \(\frac{3}{4}\) ft.

Using conversion, we get it to be equivalent to

⇒ \(\frac{3}{4}\) ft × 12 = 9 in.

Combining these by adding

12 in + 9 in = 21 in.

So, we have got 21 in.

Now, we have 21 in_____20 in

Since 21 in is greater than 20 in, we can say that

⇒ 21 in > 20 in

Finally, we can fill the blank as 1 \(\frac{3}{4}\) ft >​​ 20 in.

For the given quantities, the comparison has been done and we get 1 \(\frac{3}{4}\) ft >​​ 20 in.

Page 167 Exercise 5.8 Problem 1

It is given that 8months

To express it as a fraction of 1yr

First, we will convert the quantities in terms of months.

Using conversion, we know that 1 year = 12 months.

Hence, the fraction can be written as  \(\frac{8}{12}\)

Expressing it in simplest form by canceling common factors  \(\frac{2}{3}\)

 Therefore, 8 months has been expressed as a fraction of 1yr as   \(\frac{2}{3}\)

Page 167  Exercise 5.8  Problem 2

It is given that 95cm.

To express it as a fraction of 1m.

First, we will convert the quantities in terms of centimeters.

Using conversion, we know that 1m = 100cm.

Hence, the fraction can be written as.\(\frac{95}{100}\)

Expressing it in simplest form by canceling common factors   \(\frac{19}{20}\).

Therefore, 95cm has been expressed as a fraction of 1m as  \(\frac{19}{20}\)

Page 167  Exercise 5.8  Problem 4

It is given that 45min.

To express it as a fraction of 1h.

First, we will convert the quantities in terms of minutes.

Using conversion, we know that 1h = 60 min.

Hence, the fraction can be written as \(\frac{45}{60}\).

Expressing it in simplest form by canceling common factors \(\frac{3}{4}\)

Therefore, 45min has been expressed as a fraction of 1h as \(\frac{3}{4}\)

Page 167  Exercise 5.8  Problem 5

It is given that 15¢.

To express it as a fraction of 1$.

First, we will convert the quantities in terms of cents.

Using conversion, we know that 1$ = 100¢.

Hence, the fraction can be written as \(\frac{15}{100}\)

Expressing it in simplest form by canceling common factors  \(\frac{3}{20}\)

Therefore, 15¢ has been expressed as a fraction of 1$ as \(\frac{3}{20}\).

Page 167  Exercise 5.8  Problem 6

It is given that 650g.

To express it as a fraction of 1kg.

First, we will convert the quantities in terms of grams.

Using conversion, we know that 1kg = 1000g.

Hence, the fraction can be written as  \(\frac{650}{1000}\)

Expressing it in simplest form by canceling common factors   \(\frac{13}{20}\).

Therefore, 650g  has been expressed as a fraction of  1kg as  \(\frac{13}{20}\)

Page 168  Exercise 5.8  Problem 7

It is given that 40min.

To express it as a fraction of 2h.

First, we will convert the quantities in terms of minutes.

Using conversion, we know that 1h = 60 min.

So, we get that

​2h = 2 × 60min = 120min

Hence, the fraction can be written as  \(\frac{40}{120}\)

Expressing it in simplest form by canceling common factors \(\frac{1}{3}\)

Therefore, 40min has been expressed as a fraction of 2h as \(\frac{1}{3}\).

Page 168  Exercise 5.8  Problem 8

It is given that 8 in.

To express it as a fraction of 3ft.

First, we will convert the quantities in terms of inches.

Using conversion, we know that 1 ft = 12 in.

So, we get that ​3 ft = 3 ×12 in = 36 in

Hence, the fraction can be written as \(\frac{8}{36}\)

Expressing it in simplest form by canceling common factors   \(\frac{2}{9}\)

Therefore, 8in has been expressed as a fraction of 3 ft as  \(\frac{2}{9}\).

Page 168  Exercise 5.8  Problem 9

It is given that $3.

To find what fraction of $3 is 90¢.

If we consider x as the fraction, then writing this mathematically, we have $3 × x = 90¢

First, we will convert the quantities in terms of cents.

Using conversion, we know that 1$ = 100¢.

Hence, the fraction can be written as

300¢ × x = 90¢

Expressing it in simplest form by canceling common factors, we get

​x = \(\frac{90}{9}\)

x = \(\frac{3}{10}\)

Therefore, 90¢is \(\frac{3}{10}\) fraction of $3.

​Page 168 Exercise 5.8  Problem 10

It is given that Mrs. King bought 2kg of flour and used 750g  for baking bread.

We have to compute the fraction of flour she used.

First, we convert 2kg to grams using conversion 1kg = 1000g

⇒ 2kg = 2 × 1000g

= 2000g

Now, the total amount of flour is 2000g.

The amount of flour used is 750g.

So, the fraction of flour used will be  \(\frac{750}{2000}\)

The simplest form would be obtained after canceling common terms as  \(\frac{3}{8}\)

Therefore, the fraction of flour used by Mrs. King is \(\frac{3}{8}\) when she bought 2kg of flour and used 750g for baking bread.

​Page 168 Exercise 5.8  Problem 11

It is given that Mrs. King bought 2kg of flour and used 750g for baking bread.

We have to compute the fraction of flour left with her.

From Exercise 5.8  Problem 10,  we have the total amount of flour as 2000g.

The amount of flour used is 750g.

So, the amount of flour left would be = 2000−750g

= 1250g

The fraction of flour left would be  \(\frac{1250}{2000}\)

Expressing in simplest form by canceling common factor   \(\frac{5}{8}\)

Therefore, the fraction of flour left with Mrs. King is \(\frac{5}{8}\) when she bought 2kg flour and used 750g for baking bread.

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