Unit Conversions - PSAT Math
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What is $6\text{ km}$ in meters?
What is $6\text{ km}$ in meters?
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$6000\text{ m}$. Multiply $6 \times 1000 = 6000$ since $1\text{ km} = 1000\text{ m}$.
$6000\text{ m}$. Multiply $6 \times 1000 = 6000$ since $1\text{ km} = 1000\text{ m}$.
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What is $0.75\text{ kg}$ in grams?
What is $0.75\text{ kg}$ in grams?
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$750\text{ g}$. Multiply $0.75 \times 1000 = 750$ since $1\text{ kg} = 1000\text{ g}$.
$750\text{ g}$. Multiply $0.75 \times 1000 = 750$ since $1\text{ kg} = 1000\text{ g}$.
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What is $0.4\text{ m}$ in centimeters?
What is $0.4\text{ m}$ in centimeters?
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$40\text{ cm}$. Multiply $0.4 \times 100 = 40$ since $1\text{ m} = 100\text{ cm}$.
$40\text{ cm}$. Multiply $0.4 \times 100 = 40$ since $1\text{ m} = 100\text{ cm}$.
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What is $2\text{ L}$ in milliliters?
What is $2\text{ L}$ in milliliters?
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$2000\text{ mL}$. Multiply $2 \times 1000 = 2000$ since $1\text{ L} = 1000\text{ mL}$.
$2000\text{ mL}$. Multiply $2 \times 1000 = 2000$ since $1\text{ L} = 1000\text{ mL}$.
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Identify the correct setup to convert $5\text{ ft}$ to inches using factor-label method.
Identify the correct setup to convert $5\text{ ft}$ to inches using factor-label method.
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$5\text{ ft}\times\frac{12\text{ in}}{1\text{ ft}}$. Multiply by conversion factor with feet canceling out.
$5\text{ ft}\times\frac{12\text{ in}}{1\text{ ft}}$. Multiply by conversion factor with feet canceling out.
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What is $180\text{ s}$ in minutes?
What is $180\text{ s}$ in minutes?
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$3\text{ min}$. Divide $180 \div 60 = 3$ since $60\text{ s} = 1\text{ min}$.
$3\text{ min}$. Divide $180 \div 60 = 3$ since $60\text{ s} = 1\text{ min}$.
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What is $7\text{ ft}$ in inches?
What is $7\text{ ft}$ in inches?
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$84\text{ in}$. Multiply $7 \times 12 = 84$ since $1\text{ ft} = 12\text{ in}$.
$84\text{ in}$. Multiply $7 \times 12 = 84$ since $1\text{ ft} = 12\text{ in}$.
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What is $350\text{ cm}$ in meters?
What is $350\text{ cm}$ in meters?
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$3.5\text{ m}$. Divide $350 \div 100 = 3.5$ since $100\text{ cm} = 1\text{ m}$.
$3.5\text{ m}$. Divide $350 \div 100 = 3.5$ since $100\text{ cm} = 1\text{ m}$.
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What is the metric prefix value for centi-?
What is the metric prefix value for centi-?
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$\text{centi-}=10^{-2}$. Centi- means hundredth, or $10^{-2}$ in scientific notation.
$\text{centi-}=10^{-2}$. Centi- means hundredth, or $10^{-2}$ in scientific notation.
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What is $2.5\text{ yd}$ in feet?
What is $2.5\text{ yd}$ in feet?
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$7.5\text{ ft}$. Multiply: $2.5 \times 3 = 7.5$ feet.
$7.5\text{ ft}$. Multiply: $2.5 \times 3 = 7.5$ feet.
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What is $0.5\text{ mi}$ in feet?
What is $0.5\text{ mi}$ in feet?
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$2640\text{ ft}$. Multiply: $0.5 \times 5280 = 2640$ feet.
$2640\text{ ft}$. Multiply: $0.5 \times 5280 = 2640$ feet.
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What is $4\text{ L}$ in milliliters?
What is $4\text{ L}$ in milliliters?
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$4000\text{ mL}$. Multiply: $4 \times 1000 = 4000$ milliliters.
$4000\text{ mL}$. Multiply: $4 \times 1000 = 4000$ milliliters.
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What is the conversion factor from yards to feet (feet per yard)?
What is the conversion factor from yards to feet (feet per yard)?
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$3\text{ ft}=1\text{ yd}$. Standard conversion: 3 feet equals 1 yard.
$3\text{ ft}=1\text{ yd}$. Standard conversion: 3 feet equals 1 yard.
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What is $3\text{ hr}$ in minutes?
What is $3\text{ hr}$ in minutes?
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$180\text{ min}$. Multiply $3 \times 60$ since $1\text{ hr} = 60\text{ min}$.
$180\text{ min}$. Multiply $3 \times 60$ since $1\text{ hr} = 60\text{ min}$.
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What is the conversion factor from yards to feet?
What is the conversion factor from yards to feet?
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$1\text{ yd}=3\text{ ft}$. Standard conversion: 3 feet equals one yard.
$1\text{ yd}=3\text{ ft}$. Standard conversion: 3 feet equals one yard.
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What is $3\text{ ft}$ in inches?
What is $3\text{ ft}$ in inches?
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$36\text{ in}$. Multiply: $3 \times 12 = 36$ inches.
$36\text{ in}$. Multiply: $3 \times 12 = 36$ inches.
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What is the metric prefix value for milli-?
What is the metric prefix value for milli-?
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$\text{milli-}=10^{-3}$. Milli- means thousandth, or $10^{-3}$ in scientific notation.
$\text{milli-}=10^{-3}$. Milli- means thousandth, or $10^{-3}$ in scientific notation.
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What is the metric prefix value for kilo-?
What is the metric prefix value for kilo-?
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$\text{kilo-}=10^3$. Kilo- means thousand, or $10^3$ in scientific notation.
$\text{kilo-}=10^3$. Kilo- means thousand, or $10^3$ in scientific notation.
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What is $3\text{ hr}$ in seconds?
What is $3\text{ hr}$ in seconds?
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$10800\text{ s}$. Convert hours to seconds: $3 \times 60 \times 60 = 10800$ seconds.
$10800\text{ s}$. Convert hours to seconds: $3 \times 60 \times 60 = 10800$ seconds.
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Identify the method: What must you do to the conversion factor when converting volume units?
Identify the method: What must you do to the conversion factor when converting volume units?
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$\text{Cube the linear conversion factor}$. For volume, multiply by conversion factor cubed.
$\text{Cube the linear conversion factor}$. For volume, multiply by conversion factor cubed.
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Identify the method: What must you do to the conversion factor when converting area units?
Identify the method: What must you do to the conversion factor when converting area units?
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$\text{Square the linear conversion factor}$. For area, multiply by conversion factor squared.
$\text{Square the linear conversion factor}$. For area, multiply by conversion factor squared.
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What is the correct unit-cubed conversion from feet to inches for volume?
What is the correct unit-cubed conversion from feet to inches for volume?
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$1\ \text{ft}^3 = 1728\ \text{in}^3$. Volume conversion: $(12)^3 = 1,728$ cubic inches per cubic foot.
$1\ \text{ft}^3 = 1728\ \text{in}^3$. Volume conversion: $(12)^3 = 1,728$ cubic inches per cubic foot.
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What is the correct unit-squared conversion from feet to inches for area?
What is the correct unit-squared conversion from feet to inches for area?
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$1\ \text{ft}^2 = 144\ \text{in}^2$. Area conversion: $(12)^2 = 144$ square inches per square foot.
$1\ \text{ft}^2 = 144\ \text{in}^2$. Area conversion: $(12)^2 = 144$ square inches per square foot.
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What is the conversion factor from centimeters to meters?
What is the conversion factor from centimeters to meters?
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$100\ \text{cm} = 1\ \text{m}$. Metric system: 100 centimeters equals one meter.
$100\ \text{cm} = 1\ \text{m}$. Metric system: 100 centimeters equals one meter.
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What conversion factor equals $1$ for converting millimeters to centimeters?
What conversion factor equals $1$ for converting millimeters to centimeters?
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$\frac{1\ \text{cm}}{10\ \text{mm}}$. Since 1 centimeter = 10 millimeters, this fraction equals 1.
$\frac{1\ \text{cm}}{10\ \text{mm}}$. Since 1 centimeter = 10 millimeters, this fraction equals 1.
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What is the conversion factor from minutes to hours (minutes per hour)?
What is the conversion factor from minutes to hours (minutes per hour)?
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$60\text{ min}=1\text{ hr}$. Time conversion: 60 minutes equals 1 hour.
$60\text{ min}=1\text{ hr}$. Time conversion: 60 minutes equals 1 hour.
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What is the conversion factor from centimeters to inches (centimeters per inch)?
What is the conversion factor from centimeters to inches (centimeters per inch)?
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$2.54\text{ cm}=1\text{ in}$. Metric-imperial: 2.54 centimeters equals 1 inch.
$2.54\text{ cm}=1\text{ in}$. Metric-imperial: 2.54 centimeters equals 1 inch.
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What is the conversion factor from seconds to minutes (seconds per minute)?
What is the conversion factor from seconds to minutes (seconds per minute)?
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$60\text{ s}=1\text{ min}$. Time conversion: 60 seconds equals 1 minute.
$60\text{ s}=1\text{ min}$. Time conversion: 60 seconds equals 1 minute.
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What is the conversion factor from centimeters to meters (centimeters per meter)?
What is the conversion factor from centimeters to meters (centimeters per meter)?
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$100\text{ cm}=1\text{ m}$. Metric system: 100 centimeters equals 1 meter.
$100\text{ cm}=1\text{ m}$. Metric system: 100 centimeters equals 1 meter.
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What is the conversion factor from miles to feet (feet per mile)?
What is the conversion factor from miles to feet (feet per mile)?
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$5280\text{ ft}=1\text{ mi}$. Standard conversion: 5280 feet equals 1 mile.
$5280\text{ ft}=1\text{ mi}$. Standard conversion: 5280 feet equals 1 mile.
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