Weight & Capacity — Answer Key
Part A: Multiple Choice
Circle the best answer for each question.
1. If 1 apple balances 2 plums, how many plums balance 3 apples?
A) 3
B) 5
C) 6
D) 8
Each apple is 2 plums, so 3 apples equal 3 x 2 = 6 plums.
2. If 1 plum balances 3 grapes, how many grapes balance 2 plums?
A) 3
B) 5
C) 6
D) 9
Each plum is 3 grapes, so 2 plums equal 2 x 3 = 6 grapes.
3. If 1 apple = 2 plums and 1 plum = 3 grapes, how many grapes balance 1 apple?
A) 2
B) 3
C) 5
D) 6
1 apple = 2 plums, and each plum = 3 grapes, so 1 apple = 2 x 3 = 6 grapes.
4. On a balance scale, what does it mean if the left side goes down?
A) Both sides are equal
B) Left side is lighter
C) Left side is heavier
D) Scale is broken
Heavier objects push their side of the balance scale down.
Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the correct answer on each line.
1. If 1 block balances 4 cubes, then 2 blocks balance 8 cubes.
2 blocks at 4 cubes each equal 8 cubes.
2. If a pitcher holds 2 quarts, it holds 4 pints.
Each quart is 2 pints, so 2 quarts equal 4 pints.
3. A kitten weighs about 4 pounds, not 40 pounds.
A small kitten is around four pounds, a sensible estimate.
4. If the sides of a balance scale are even, the objects weigh the same.
Even sides mean both weights match exactly.
5. If 1 gallon = 4 quarts, then 2 gallons = 8 quarts.
Two gallons at 4 quarts each equal 8 quarts total.