This math topic focuses on comparing the mass of different items to set weights in customary units. The problems require students to determine whether an object is heavier or lighter than a given measurement expressed in tons, pounds, or ounces. It introduces fundamental skills in understanding and using customary units of mass, which is a subset of a broader measurement unit concentrating on customary measurement systems. This helps students in estimating and comparing weights, thereby strengthening their grasp of physical quantities and measurement.
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Is the given item lighter or heavier than the measurement
Is mass of a chocolate bar lighter or heavier than 4 pounds?