Mastering the Factor Label Method for Unit Conversions

What is the primary use of the factor label method?

• Converting units in math and science

• Graphing functions

• Solving algebraic equations

• Calculating probabilities

What is the first step in the factor label method?

• Divide by the conversion ratio

• Multiply by the conversion ratio

• Write down what you know

• Check your answer

How many significant figures should the final answer have if the given value has two significant figures?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

In the example, what is the given value to be converted?

• 2400 kilometers

• 2400 meters

• 2.4 kilometers

• 2.4 meters

What is the conversion ratio used in the example?

• 1000 meters equals 1 kilometer

• 100 meters equals 1 kilometer

• 1 kilometer equals 100 meters

• 1 meter equals 1000 kilometers

What is the purpose of the horizontal line in the factor label method?

• To cancel out units

• To show the final answer

• To indicate multiplication

• To separate the numerator from the denominator

What should you do after writing the units in the conversion ratio?

• Check the significant figures

• Perform the calculation

• Ensure the units cancel out

• Write the final answer

What is the result of multiplying 2.4 by 1000 in the example?

• 2400 meters

• 24 meters

• 2400 kilometers

• 240 meters

Which digits are considered significant in the final answer of the example?

• Only the non-zero digits

• Only the first digit

• All digits including trailing zeros

• The first two digits

What should be done to the final answer to indicate it is complete?

• Circle it

• Put a box around it

• Underline it

• Highlight it