UNIT: MEASUREMENT

ACT-Based Math: Estimating and Converting Measurements Answer Key

Real-World Application Problem:

A company needs to order fabric for a project. Each roll of fabric is 2.5 meters long, but the order form requires measurements in feet. If 1 meter = 3.28 feet, how many feet of fabric are in each roll?

6.25 feet

8.2 feet

10.5 feet

11.8 feet

Correct Answer: B (2.5 × 3.28 = 8.2 feet per roll.)