Mixed Measurement Word Problems
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1. Length 📏
A rectangular garden bed is 4.5 metres long and 2.8 metres wide. What is the perimeter of the garden bed in metres?
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2. Area
A rectangular classroom has a length of 9 metres and a width of 6.5 metres. Calculate the area of the classroom floor in square metres.
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3. Volume 📦
A fish tank has dimensions of 80 cm long, 40 cm wide, and 50 cm high. What is the volume of the fish tank in cubic centimetres?
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4. Mass ⚖️
A recipe calls for 350 grams of flour, 225 grams of sugar, and 180 grams of butter. What is the total mass of these ingredients in kilograms?
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5. Time ⏰
A movie starts at 7:45 pm and runs for 2 hours and 35 minutes. What time does the movie finish?
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6. Capacity 🥤
A water bottle holds 1.5 litres. If you drink 450 millilitres, how many millilitres of water remain in the bottle?
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