What is the first principle to remember when converting scales?

Understanding Scale Conversions

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Mathematics
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9th - 10th Grade
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Patricia Brown
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Convert all measurements to inches first.
Always use the metric system.
Ensure both sides of the scale use the same unit of measurement.
Use a calculator for all conversions.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What should be on the left side of the colon in a simplified ratio scale?
Any number
The number 1
A number less than 1
A number greater than 1
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In the first example, what is the final conversion of 1 inch on the map?
12 inches
5,000 feet
60,000 inches
2,500 feet
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How many inches are there in one foot?
15 inches
12 inches
20 inches
10 inches
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In the second example, how many inches are in one mile?
63,360 inches
5,280 inches
12,000 inches
100,000 inches
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the final ratio scale for the second example?
1:31,680
1:15,840
1:63,360
1:7,920
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In the third example, how many millimeters are in one kilometer?
1,000,000 millimeters
100,000 millimeters
1,000 millimeters
10,000 millimeters
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