Instructions
Happy Autumn! The forest floor is covered with fascinating things. Use a ruler to measure the length of each line below, which represents an autumn object. Write your answer in the space provided. Measure to the nearest 1/4 (one-quarter) inch.
Note: For best results, print this page at 100% scale or "Actual Size".
Part 1: Autumn Treasures Measurement
A. A long pumpkin vine:
B. A colorful maple leaf:
C. A tall corn stalk:
D. A tiny acorn cap:
E. A scarecrow's button:
Part 2: Measurement Math Puzzles
Use your measurements from Part 1 to solve the following word problems. Show your work if you can!
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How much longer is the pumpkin vine (Line A) than the colorful maple leaf (Line B)?
Answer:
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If you placed the tiny acorn cap (Line D) and the scarecrow's button (Line E) end-to-end, what would their combined length be?
Answer:
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A squirrel wants to know the difference in length between the tallest item, the corn stalk (Line C), and the shortest item, the acorn cap (Line D). What is the difference?
Answer:
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What is the total length of all five autumn treasures added together?
Answer:
Answer Key
Part 1: Autumn Treasures Measurement
- A. Pumpkin vine: 4 1/2 inches (or 4.5 in)
- B. Maple leaf: 3 1/4 inches (or 3.25 in)
- C. Corn stalk: 5 inches
- D. Acorn cap: 3/4 inch (or 0.75 in)
- E. Scarecrow's button: 2 1/2 inches (or 2.5 in)
Part 2: Measurement Math Puzzles
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How much longer is the pumpkin vine (Line A) than the colorful maple leaf (Line B)?
Answer: 1 1/4 inches (4 1/2 - 3 1/4 = 1 1/4) -
If you placed the tiny acorn cap (Line D) and the scarecrow's button (Line E) end-to-end, what would their combined length be?
Answer: 3 1/4 inches (3/4 + 2 1/2 = 3/4 + 2 2/4 = 2 5/4 = 3 1/4) -
A squirrel wants to know the difference in length between the tallest item, the corn stalk (Line C), and the shortest item, the acorn cap (Line D). What is the difference?
Answer: 4 1/4 inches (5 - 3/4 = 4 1/4) -
What is the total length of all five autumn treasures added together?
Answer: 16 inches (4.5 + 3.25 + 5 + 0.75 + 2.5 = 16)