National 3 Applications of Mathematics

Measurement Answer Sheet

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Use this sheet to check final answers. Pupils should still show working where needed.

  1. 1

    Convert 80 mm to centimetres.

    Answer: 8 cm

  2. 2

    On a plan, 1 cm represents 3 m. What real length is shown by 3 cm?

    Answer: 9 m

  3. 3

    Convert 2.75 litres to millilitres.

    Answer: 2750 ml

  4. 4

    A jug scale is marked in litres. The water level is at 3. What capacity is shown?

    Answer: 3 litres

  5. 5

    A length is measured as 19.4 cm. Round this to the nearest centimetre.

    Answer: 19 cm

  6. 6

    Convert 548 cm to metres.

    Answer: 5.48 m

  7. 7

    Convert 2500 ml to litres.

    Answer: 2.5 litres

  8. 8

    Choose the most sensible unit for measuring the amount of water in a bottle.

    Answer: millilitres

  9. 9

    A rectangle is 15 cm long and 3 cm wide. Find its perimeter.

    Answer: 36 cm

  10. 10

    Choose a sensible tool for measuring the length of a desk.

    Answer: metre stick