This math topic focuses on selecting the most reasonable customary unit of mass for measuring various objects. It presents situations where learners must choose between units such as ounces, pounds, and tons to estimate the mass of items including a basketball, laptop, tennis ball, textbook, baseball, car, and elephant. This helps students understand and apply their knowledge of customary units of mass, enhancing their measurement skills in practical contexts.
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What is the most reasonable unit to make the given measurement?
The mass of a bowling ball