Changing Units Using a Conversion Ratio
I can convert between units using a conversion ratio, like feet to inches.
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- A conversion ratio links two units (1 ft = 12 in).
- Multiply by the ratio to change units.
👀 See It
3 ft = 3 × 12 in = 36 in
✏️ Your Turn
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1. 1 ft = 12 in. How many inches in 2 ft?
2. 1 m = 100 cm. How many cm in 3 m?
3. 1 hour = 60 min. How many minutes in 2 hours?
💬 Explain Your Thinking
Show how you convert units:
"Since 1 blank = blank blank, I multiply blank × blank = blank."