Converting Measurements with Proportions

What is the first step in converting units using proportions?

• Finding the conversion rate

• Cross-multiplying the given values

• Setting up the labels

• Dividing the values

How many inches are there in one foot?

• 11 inches

• 10 inches

• 13 inches

• 12 inches

What is the value of X when converting 132 inches to feet?

• 10 feet

• 12 feet

• 13 feet

• 11 feet

What is the approximate conversion rate from miles to kilometers?

• 1 mile is about 1.5 kilometers

• 1 mile is about 1.6 kilometers

• 1 mile is about 1.7 kilometers

• 1 mile is about 1.8 kilometers

How many kilometers are approximately in 25 miles?

• 42 kilometers

• 40 kilometers

• 35 kilometers

• 38 kilometers

What is the first step in solving a proportion?

• Dividing the values

• Setting up the labels

• Finding the conversion rate

• Cross-multiplying the values

What is the conversion rate used for converting kilometers to miles?

• 1 mile is about 1.6 kilometers

• 1 mile is about 1.5 kilometers

• 1 mile is about 1.7 kilometers

• 1 mile is about 1.8 kilometers

How many miles are approximately in 20 kilometers?

• 12.5 miles

• 10.5 miles

• 11.5 miles

• 13.5 miles

What should you do if there is a decimal in the divisor when dividing?

• Ignore the decimal

• Add a zero to the divisor

• Move the decimal one place to the left

• Move the decimal one place to the right

What is the final step in solving a proportion?

• Cross-multiplying the values

• Finding the conversion rate

• Dividing the values

• Setting up the labels