Lesson 15.2: Comparing How Much Containers Can Hold
Compare capacities of cups, jugs, and buckets.
⏱️ Reading Time: 15 mins
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Comparing How Much Containers Can Hold (More and Less)
Does a tea cup hold more water than a swimming pool bucket? No way! Different containers have completely different capacities.
FULL
HALF-FULL
EMPTY
Measurement of Capacity: Containers can be Full, Half-Full, or Empty.
1. Comparing Capacities
• A bucket holds MORE water than a jug.
• A jug holds MORE water than a glass.
• A glass holds MORE water than a teaspoon.
So the bucket has the largest capacity and the spoon has the least capacity.
Ranking: Teaspoon < Medicine Cup < Water Glass < Water Bottle < Kitchen Jug < Bath Bucket.
2. Measuring with a Standard Glass
We can measure container capacity by counting how many glasses of water fill it: 'This thermos flask takes 4 full glasses to fill completely'.
Problem: If Jug A holds 5 glasses and Jug B holds 8 glasses, Jug B holds 3 glasses MORE than Jug A!
💡 Key Learning Takeaways
- Larger containers hold more liquid; smaller containers hold less.
- We compare capacities using identical cups or glasses.
- Vocabulary: holds more, holds less, maximum capacity.
🎯 Key Learning Takeaways
More vs less liquid capacity.
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✍️ Lesson Practice Questions (50 Questions)
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1
Multiple Choice
Hard
1 Mark
What is the difference between (42 + 10) and (25 + 10)?
A
17
B
25
C
27
D
42
💡 Click to View Correct Answer & Explanation ▼
Correct Answer:
17
Step-by-Step Explanation:
Adding 10 to both numbers does not change their difference: (42 + 10) - (25 + 10) = 42 - 25 = 17.
2
Multiple Choice
Hard
1 Mark
A secret number plus 17 equals 42. If you double the secret number, what is the result?
A
25
B
27
C
50
D
84
💡 Click to View Correct Answer & Explanation ▼
Correct Answer:
50
Step-by-Step Explanation:
The secret number is 25. Doubling it gives 25 × 2 = 50.
3
Multiple Choice
Hard
1 Mark
If 25 + 17 = 42, what is 17 + 25?
A
17
B
43
C
25
D
42
💡 Click to View Correct Answer & Explanation ▼
Correct Answer:
42
Step-by-Step Explanation:
The order of addends does not affect the sum (commutative property).
4
Multiple Choice
Hard
1 Mark
Why is 42 greater than 25?
A
Numbers ending in 0 are always smaller
B
Because {tot} has a bigger first digit
C
Because {v1} is an even number
D
Because 42 includes 25 plus an additional 17 items
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Correct Answer:
Because 42 includes 25 plus an additional 17 items
Step-by-Step Explanation:
Adding a positive quantity always increases the total.
5
Multiple Choice
Medium
1 Mark
Sam evaluated 42 - 17 and wrote 59. What was Sam's mistake?
A
He multiplied by 2
B
He forgot the units place
C
He divided the numbers
D
He added instead of subtracting
💡 Click to View Correct Answer & Explanation ▼
Correct Answer:
He added instead of subtracting
Step-by-Step Explanation:
The minus sign means subtraction (taking away), but Sam performed addition.
6
Multiple Choice
Medium
1 Mark
A student claimed that 25 + 17 = 52 because 'we must add 10 to every answer'. Why is this student wrong?
A
The answer is 0
B
The student subtracted instead
C
Addition means combining only the given numbers without adding extra amounts
D
Addition is only for 1-digit numbers
💡 Click to View Correct Answer & Explanation ▼
Correct Answer:
Addition means combining only the given numbers without adding extra amounts
Step-by-Step Explanation:
25 + 17 equals exactly 42.
7
Multiple Choice
Medium
1 Mark
Complete the pattern: 25, 30, 35, [ ? ].
A
39
B
37
C
40
D
45
💡 Click to View Correct Answer & Explanation ▼
Correct Answer:
40
Step-by-Step Explanation:
The pattern increases by 5. 35 + 5 = 40.
8
Multiple Choice
Medium
1 Mark
Find the missing number: 25 + [ ? ] = 42.
A
16
B
17
C
18
D
25
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Correct Answer:
17
Step-by-Step Explanation:
Missing value is 17 because 25 + 17 = 42.
9
Multiple Choice
Medium
1 Mark
In a school garden, there are 25 yellow marigolds and 17 purple petunias. How many flowers are blooming in total?
A
25 flowers
B
42 flowers
C
17 flowers
D
47 flowers
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Correct Answer:
42 flowers
Step-by-Step Explanation:
25 + 17 = 42 flowers.
10
Multiple Choice
Medium
1 Mark
A school library received 42 new graphic novels. Students checked out 17 novels on Monday. How many new novels are still on the shelf?
A
17 novels
B
26 novels
C
25 novels
D
42 novels
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Correct Answer:
25 novels
Step-by-Step Explanation:
42 - 17 = 25 novels remaining.
11
Multiple Choice
Medium
1 Mark
A baker packed 25 apple pies in the morning and 17 cherry pies in the afternoon. How many pies did the baker pack in all?
A
44 pies
B
40 pies
C
25 pies
D
42 pies
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Correct Answer:
42 pies
Step-by-Step Explanation:
25 + 17 = 42 pies in total.
12
Multiple Choice
Easy
1 Mark
What number is 10 more than 25?
A
45
B
15
C
26
D
35
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Correct Answer:
35
Step-by-Step Explanation:
25 + 10 = 35.
13
Multiple Choice
Easy
1 Mark
Which comparison is correct: 42 [ ? ] 37?
A
<
B
≈
C
=
D
>
💡 Click to View Correct Answer & Explanation ▼
Correct Answer:
>
Step-by-Step Explanation:
42 is greater than 37.
14
Multiple Choice
Easy
1 Mark
Calculate: 42 - 17 = ?
A
24
B
25
C
26
D
17
💡 Click to View Correct Answer & Explanation ▼
Correct Answer:
25
Step-by-Step Explanation:
42 - 17 = 25.
15
Multiple Choice
Easy
1 Mark
In Chapter 'Measurement of Capacity', calculate: 25 + 17 = ?
A
52
B
41
C
43
D
42
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Correct Answer:
42
Step-by-Step Explanation:
25 + 17 = 42.
16
Multiple Choice
Hard
1 Mark
What is the difference between (32 + 10) and (18 + 10)?
A
14
B
18
C
24
D
32
💡 Click to View Correct Answer & Explanation ▼
Correct Answer:
14
Step-by-Step Explanation:
Adding 10 to both numbers does not change their difference: (32 + 10) - (18 + 10) = 32 - 18 = 14.
17
Multiple Choice
Hard
1 Mark
A secret number plus 14 equals 32. If you double the secret number, what is the result?
A
20
B
64
C
18
D
36
💡 Click to View Correct Answer & Explanation ▼
Correct Answer:
36
Step-by-Step Explanation:
The secret number is 18. Doubling it gives 18 × 2 = 36.
18
Multiple Choice
Hard
1 Mark
If 18 + 14 = 32, what is 14 + 18?
A
18
B
32
C
14
D
33
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Correct Answer:
32
Step-by-Step Explanation:
The order of addends does not affect the sum (commutative property).
19
Multiple Choice
Hard
1 Mark
Why is 32 greater than 18?
A
Because {v1} is an even number
B
Because {tot} has a bigger first digit
C
Because 32 includes 18 plus an additional 14 items
D
Numbers ending in 0 are always smaller
💡 Click to View Correct Answer & Explanation ▼
Correct Answer:
Because 32 includes 18 plus an additional 14 items
Step-by-Step Explanation:
Adding a positive quantity always increases the total.
20
Multiple Choice
Medium
1 Mark
Sam evaluated 32 - 14 and wrote 46. What was Sam's mistake?
A
He added instead of subtracting
B
He multiplied by 2
C
He forgot the units place
D
He divided the numbers
💡 Click to View Correct Answer & Explanation ▼
Correct Answer:
He added instead of subtracting
Step-by-Step Explanation:
The minus sign means subtraction (taking away), but Sam performed addition.
21
Multiple Choice
Medium
1 Mark
A student claimed that 18 + 14 = 42 because 'we must add 10 to every answer'. Why is this student wrong?
A
The student subtracted instead
B
Addition means combining only the given numbers without adding extra amounts
C
The answer is 0
D
Addition is only for 1-digit numbers
💡 Click to View Correct Answer & Explanation ▼
Correct Answer:
Addition means combining only the given numbers without adding extra amounts
Step-by-Step Explanation:
18 + 14 equals exactly 32.
22
Multiple Choice
Medium
1 Mark
Complete the pattern: 18, 23, 28, [ ? ].
A
33
B
38
C
32
D
30
💡 Click to View Correct Answer & Explanation ▼
Correct Answer:
33
Step-by-Step Explanation:
The pattern increases by 5. 28 + 5 = 33.
23
Multiple Choice
Medium
1 Mark
Find the missing number: 18 + [ ? ] = 32.
A
18
B
15
C
13
D
14
💡 Click to View Correct Answer & Explanation ▼
Correct Answer:
14
Step-by-Step Explanation:
Missing value is 14 because 18 + 14 = 32.
24
Multiple Choice
Medium
1 Mark
In a school garden, there are 18 yellow marigolds and 14 purple petunias. How many flowers are blooming in total?
A
32 flowers
B
37 flowers
C
18 flowers
D
14 flowers
💡 Click to View Correct Answer & Explanation ▼
Correct Answer:
32 flowers
Step-by-Step Explanation:
18 + 14 = 32 flowers.
25
Multiple Choice
Medium
1 Mark
A school library received 32 new graphic novels. Students checked out 14 novels on Monday. How many new novels are still on the shelf?
A
32 novels
B
19 novels
C
14 novels
D
18 novels
💡 Click to View Correct Answer & Explanation ▼
Correct Answer:
18 novels
Step-by-Step Explanation:
32 - 14 = 18 novels remaining.
26
Multiple Choice
Medium
1 Mark
A baker packed 18 apple pies in the morning and 14 cherry pies in the afternoon. How many pies did the baker pack in all?
A
30 pies
B
18 pies
C
32 pies
D
34 pies
💡 Click to View Correct Answer & Explanation ▼
Correct Answer:
32 pies
Step-by-Step Explanation:
18 + 14 = 32 pies in total.
27
Multiple Choice
Easy
1 Mark
What number is 10 more than 18?
A
19
B
38
C
28
D
8
💡 Click to View Correct Answer & Explanation ▼
Correct Answer:
28
Step-by-Step Explanation:
18 + 10 = 28.
28
Multiple Choice
Easy
1 Mark
Which comparison is correct: 32 [ ? ] 27?
A
=
B
≈
C
<
D
>
💡 Click to View Correct Answer & Explanation ▼
Correct Answer:
>
Step-by-Step Explanation:
32 is greater than 27.
29
Multiple Choice
Easy
1 Mark
Calculate: 32 - 14 = ?
A
19
B
14
C
17
D
18
💡 Click to View Correct Answer & Explanation ▼
Correct Answer:
18
Step-by-Step Explanation:
32 - 14 = 18.
30
Multiple Choice
Easy
1 Mark
In Chapter 'Measurement of Capacity', calculate: 18 + 14 = ?
A
31
B
32
C
42
D
33
💡 Click to View Correct Answer & Explanation ▼
Correct Answer:
32
Step-by-Step Explanation:
18 + 14 = 32.
31
Multiple Choice
Hard
1 Mark
What is the difference between (82 + 10) and (46 + 10)?
A
36
B
46
C
82
D
46
💡 Click to View Correct Answer & Explanation ▼
Correct Answer:
36
Step-by-Step Explanation:
Adding 10 to both numbers does not change their difference: (82 + 10) - (46 + 10) = 82 - 46 = 36.
32
Multiple Choice
Hard
1 Mark
A secret number plus 36 equals 82. If you double the secret number, what is the result?
A
92
B
48
C
164
D
46
💡 Click to View Correct Answer & Explanation ▼
Correct Answer:
92
Step-by-Step Explanation:
The secret number is 46. Doubling it gives 46 × 2 = 92.
33
Multiple Choice
Hard
1 Mark
If 46 + 36 = 82, what is 36 + 46?
A
36
B
83
C
46
D
82
💡 Click to View Correct Answer & Explanation ▼
Correct Answer:
82
Step-by-Step Explanation:
The order of addends does not affect the sum (commutative property).
34
Multiple Choice
Hard
1 Mark
Why is 82 greater than 46?
A
Because {tot} has a bigger first digit
B
Because 82 includes 46 plus an additional 36 items
C
Numbers ending in 0 are always smaller
D
Because {v1} is an even number
💡 Click to View Correct Answer & Explanation ▼
Correct Answer:
Because 82 includes 46 plus an additional 36 items
Step-by-Step Explanation:
Adding a positive quantity always increases the total.
35
Multiple Choice
Medium
1 Mark
Sam evaluated 82 - 36 and wrote 118. What was Sam's mistake?
A
He multiplied by 2
B
He divided the numbers
C
He added instead of subtracting
D
He forgot the units place
💡 Click to View Correct Answer & Explanation ▼
Correct Answer:
He added instead of subtracting
Step-by-Step Explanation:
The minus sign means subtraction (taking away), but Sam performed addition.
36
Multiple Choice
Medium
1 Mark
A student claimed that 46 + 36 = 92 because 'we must add 10 to every answer'. Why is this student wrong?
A
Addition is only for 1-digit numbers
B
Addition means combining only the given numbers without adding extra amounts
C
The answer is 0
D
The student subtracted instead
💡 Click to View Correct Answer & Explanation ▼
Correct Answer:
Addition means combining only the given numbers without adding extra amounts
Step-by-Step Explanation:
46 + 36 equals exactly 82.
37
Multiple Choice
Medium
1 Mark
Complete the pattern: 46, 51, 56, [ ? ].
A
61
B
58
C
60
D
66
💡 Click to View Correct Answer & Explanation ▼
Correct Answer:
61
Step-by-Step Explanation:
The pattern increases by 5. 56 + 5 = 61.
38
Multiple Choice
Medium
1 Mark
Find the missing number: 46 + [ ? ] = 82.
A
36
B
37
C
35
D
46
💡 Click to View Correct Answer & Explanation ▼
Correct Answer:
36
Step-by-Step Explanation:
Missing value is 36 because 46 + 36 = 82.
39
Multiple Choice
Medium
1 Mark
In a school garden, there are 46 yellow marigolds and 36 purple petunias. How many flowers are blooming in total?
A
82 flowers
B
36 flowers
C
87 flowers
D
46 flowers
💡 Click to View Correct Answer & Explanation ▼
Correct Answer:
82 flowers
Step-by-Step Explanation:
46 + 36 = 82 flowers.
40
Multiple Choice
Medium
1 Mark
A school library received 82 new graphic novels. Students checked out 36 novels on Monday. How many new novels are still on the shelf?
A
47 novels
B
36 novels
C
46 novels
D
82 novels
💡 Click to View Correct Answer & Explanation ▼
Correct Answer:
46 novels
Step-by-Step Explanation:
82 - 36 = 46 novels remaining.
41
Multiple Choice
Medium
1 Mark
A baker packed 46 apple pies in the morning and 36 cherry pies in the afternoon. How many pies did the baker pack in all?
A
82 pies
B
80 pies
C
84 pies
D
46 pies
💡 Click to View Correct Answer & Explanation ▼
Correct Answer:
82 pies
Step-by-Step Explanation:
46 + 36 = 82 pies in total.
42
Multiple Choice
Easy
1 Mark
What number is 10 more than 46?
A
56
B
36
C
66
D
47
💡 Click to View Correct Answer & Explanation ▼
Correct Answer:
56
Step-by-Step Explanation:
46 + 10 = 56.
43
Multiple Choice
Easy
1 Mark
Which comparison is correct: 82 [ ? ] 77?
A
≈
B
=
C
>
D
<
💡 Click to View Correct Answer & Explanation ▼
Correct Answer:
>
Step-by-Step Explanation:
82 is greater than 77.
44
Multiple Choice
Easy
1 Mark
Calculate: 82 - 36 = ?
A
47
B
45
C
36
D
46
💡 Click to View Correct Answer & Explanation ▼
Correct Answer:
46
Step-by-Step Explanation:
82 - 36 = 46.
45
Multiple Choice
Easy
1 Mark
In Chapter 'Measurement of Capacity', calculate: 46 + 36 = ?
A
92
B
82
C
81
D
83
💡 Click to View Correct Answer & Explanation ▼
Correct Answer:
82
Step-by-Step Explanation:
46 + 36 = 82.
46
Multiple Choice
Hard
1 Mark
What is the difference between (72 + 10) and (39 + 10)?
A
39
B
33
C
72
D
43
💡 Click to View Correct Answer & Explanation ▼
Correct Answer:
33
Step-by-Step Explanation:
Adding 10 to both numbers does not change their difference: (72 + 10) - (39 + 10) = 72 - 39 = 33.
47
Multiple Choice
Hard
1 Mark
A secret number plus 33 equals 72. If you double the secret number, what is the result?
A
78
B
41
C
144
D
39
💡 Click to View Correct Answer & Explanation ▼
Correct Answer:
78
Step-by-Step Explanation:
The secret number is 39. Doubling it gives 39 × 2 = 78.
48
Multiple Choice
Hard
1 Mark
If 39 + 33 = 72, what is 33 + 39?
A
73
B
33
C
72
D
39
💡 Click to View Correct Answer & Explanation ▼
Correct Answer:
72
Step-by-Step Explanation:
The order of addends does not affect the sum (commutative property).
49
Multiple Choice
Hard
1 Mark
Why is 72 greater than 39?
A
Numbers ending in 0 are always smaller
B
Because {tot} has a bigger first digit
C
Because {v1} is an even number
D
Because 72 includes 39 plus an additional 33 items
💡 Click to View Correct Answer & Explanation ▼
Correct Answer:
Because 72 includes 39 plus an additional 33 items
Step-by-Step Explanation:
Adding a positive quantity always increases the total.
50
Multiple Choice
Medium
1 Mark
Sam evaluated 72 - 33 and wrote 105. What was Sam's mistake?
A
He multiplied by 2
B
He forgot the units place
C
He added instead of subtracting
D
He divided the numbers
💡 Click to View Correct Answer & Explanation ▼
Correct Answer:
He added instead of subtracting
Step-by-Step Explanation:
The minus sign means subtraction (taking away), but Sam performed addition.