Interpret unnumbered divisions and partial units on length, mass, capacity, temperature and clock scales.
Example 1
Read the marked temperature in degrees Celsius.
Thermometer scaleShow worked answer
Answer: 17.5
- Four equal intervals span 2∘C, so each interval is 0.5∘C.
- Read 17.5∘C at the arrow.
Example 2
Read the marked capacity in millilitres.
Measuring-jug scaleShow worked answer
Answer: 375
- Four equal intervals span 500mL, so each interval is 125mL.
- 3×125=375mL.
Example 3
Read the marked mass in kilograms.
Kitchen mass scaleShow worked answer
Answer: 2.5
- Four equal intervals span 1kg, so each interval is 0.25kg.
- 1+1.5=2.5kg.