Weight Measurement Math Example 2
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Example 2
mediumA balance scale shows that 1 toy car balances with 6 blocks. If each block weighs 2 ounces, how much does the toy car weigh?
Solution
- 1 The car balances with 6 blocks.
- 2 Each block weighs 2 ounces.
- 3 Total weight of blocks: \(6 \times 2 = 12\) ounces.
- 4 The toy car weighs 12 ounces.
Answer
12 ounces
When a balance scale is level, both sides have equal weight. So the car weighs the same as 6 blocks × 2 ounces each.
About Weight Measurement
Measuring how heavy something is using standard units such as grams, kilograms, ounces, and pounds, by comparing an object's weight against known reference amounts on a balance or scale.
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