Converting Units with Multiple Factors

What is the first step in solving a multi-step unit conversion problem?

• Find a direct conversion factor.

• Identify the final unit you need.

• List all possible units.

• Start with the given value.

How many minutes are there in 4 hours?

• 120 minutes

• 240 minutes

• 300 minutes

• 180 minutes

What is the final step in converting hours to seconds?

• Multiply by 60 and then multiply by 60 again.

• Multiply by 60 twice.

• Divide by 60 twice.

• Multiply by 60 and then divide by 60.

What is the advantage of combining conversion factors in one step?

• It is less accurate.

• It requires more conversion factors.

• It makes the process longer.

• It reduces calculation errors.

How many inches are there in one foot?

• 10 inches

• 12 inches

• 14 inches

• 16 inches

What is the intermediate unit when converting inches to miles?

• Yards

• Centimeters

• Feet

• Meters

How many feet are there in a mile?

• 6000 feet

• 5000 feet

• 5500 feet

• 5280 feet

What is the first conversion factor used to convert tablespoons to cups?

• 1 tablespoon = 16 cups

• 16 tablespoons = 1 cup

• 1 tablespoon = 1 cup

• 16 cups = 1 tablespoon

How many cups are there in a gallon?

• 8 cups

• 12 cups

• 16 cups

• 20 cups

What is the final unit when converting tablespoons to liters?

• Milliliters

• Cups

• Liters

• Gallons