Question

What unit of measure provides the best estimate?

A thick literature book can weigh up to 3 __
A: oz
B: lb
C: T
D: ft

Answer 1

B: lb

Explanation:

Why not A?

The book can't measure ounces, because that is a liquid measure.

Why not C?

It can't measure tonne, because that would be 100 pounds. Who would make a literature book that weighs 100 pounds?! The heaviest book weighs 37.5 pounds

Why not D?

A thick literature book can't 'weigh' feet, that is a height measure.

Answer 2

The most appropriate unit of measure to provide the best estimate for the weight of a thick literature book would be:

B: lb (pounds)

Pounds (lb) is a common unit of measure for weight, and it would provide a more suitable estimate compared to ounces (oz), tons (T), or feet (ft), which are units of measure for different quantities such as length or volume.