Review
Review
Do you know the two rules for converting units of measurements? Fill in the blanks with multiple and divide.
To change from a larger to a smaller unit of length, ________.
To change from a smaller to a larger unit of length, ________.
Practice converting the following units of measurement.
Directions: Convert the following customary units of length.
Directions: Convert the following customary units of capacity.
Directions: Convert the following customary units of weight.
Directions: Convert the following metric units of length.
Directions: Convert the following metric units of capacity.
Directions: Convert the following metric units of mass.
Directions: Solve each word problem.
1. How much is saved by buying one gallon of juice for $4.99 instead of four quarts of juice for $1.39?
2. The 100-meter run, the 400-meter run, and the 110-meter hurdles along with the 1.5 kilometer run are the four track events in the decathlon. Find the total distance, in kilometers, for these four events.
Why do you think it is important to know how to convert units of measurement? In what situations would you possible need to convert different units of measurements. Provide specific examples.