Student Mathematics Activity: Carry That Weight
Let’s Convert - Key
Directions: Use the given measurements to convert the weights into kilograms,
pounds and tons. In the final column, name an object (or a number of
them) that would weigh the same amount. Depending upon the
conversion method used, answers will vary. Two answers for tons are
given for ease in checking answers.
Mission Weight Chart Conversion
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g i
t h
k
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d
s
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n
s
a f
m
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r a
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b
e j
t c
4
7
5 .
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b r
t i
r e
e (
m
t p
) y
4
3
0 ,
9
2
9
4
8 ,
0
2
4 .
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b
g i
r
g i
t
u r
k c
4
7
4 .
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a
d
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d
a
d r
2
4
9 ,
4
8
5
4
8 ,
8
5
6 .
2
7
4 .
4
5
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p
h
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m
a
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m
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w
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8
2
7
9 .
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1
6
b
g i
r
g i
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x
e t
n r
l a
T
a
n
k
(
u f
) l l
7
5
0
9 ,
8
0
1
6 ,
5
2
1 ,
5
6
8
2
6
0 .
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t
u r
c
s k
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k c
t e
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o
o
t s
r e
6
5
0
1 .
3
1
3
b
g i
r
g i
5
8
9
6 ,
7
0
1
2 ,
9
7
2 ,
7
4
e (
a
c
) h
6
4
8
6 .
4
t
u r
c
s k
1
3 ,
0
0
2 .
6
2
6
b
g i
r
g i
x (
2
) =
1
1 ,
7
9
3 ,
4
0
2
5 ,
9
4
5 ,
4
8
1
2 ,
9
7
2 .
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c
s k
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1
6
3 .
7
1
4
8 ,
5
0
3
3
0 ,
0
0
3
e
e l
p
h
a
n
s t
1
6
5 .
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f
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c
r t
c i
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t c
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n
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n
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n
m
e
t n
l a
c
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n
d
t i
o i
n
n i
g
2
2 ,
1
9
6 .
4
4
b
g i
r
g i
T
t o
l a
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- t f
O
f f
W
e
g i
t h
2
0 ,
1
3
2 ,
1
0
4
4 ,
2
9
0 ,
6
2
2
2 ,
1
4
5 .
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u r
c
s k
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