Writing Ratios: km and mi.

The video tutorial explains the US and metric systems of measurement, focusing on converting between miles and kilometers. It introduces the concept of ratios and demonstrates how to use them for conversions through examples. The tutorial provides step-by-step guidance on solving problems involving distance conversions, emphasizing the importance of approximation and ratio writing.

What is the purpose of converting measurements from one unit to another?

• To make calculations easier

• To compare different quantities

• To express measurements in a preferred unit

• To avoid using decimals

How can the ratio of miles to kilometers be expressed?

• Using a semicolon

• Using a colon

• Using a plus sign

• Using a dash

If the library is 3 miles from Jenna's house, approximately how many kilometers is it?

• 3 kilometers

• 6 kilometers

• 4.8 kilometers

• 5 kilometers

What is the first step in converting kilometers to miles?

• Subtract 1.6 from the kilometers

• Add 1.6 to the kilometers

• Multiply the kilometers by 1.6

• Divide the kilometers by 1.6

Jacob's house is 8 miles from Charlie's house. Approximately how many kilometers is this?

• 10 kilometers

• 14 kilometers

• 16 kilometers

• 12.8 kilometers