13.7 Problem Solving • Customary and Metric Conversions

Front

What is the relationship between meters and kilometers?

Back

1 kilometer = 1,000 meters.

Front

How do you convert meters to kilometers?

Back

To convert meters to kilometers, divide the number of meters by 1,000.

Front

If Randy walks 300 meters to his mailbox and back, how many kilometers does he walk in total?

Back

0.6 kilometers (300 meters x 2 = 600 meters; 600 meters ÷ 1,000 = 0.6 km).

Front

How many kilometers does Randy walk in 6 days if he walks to his mailbox and back each day?

Back

3.6 kilometers (0.6 km x 6 days = 3.6 km).

Front

What is the total distance Randy walks in 4 weeks?

Back

7.2 kilometers (3.6 km x 4 weeks = 14.4 km).

Front

What is the relationship between centimeters and meters?

Back

1 meter = 100 centimeters.

Front

How do you convert centimeters to meters?

Back

To convert centimeters to meters, divide the number of centimeters by 100.

Front

How do you convert millimeters to meters?

Back

To convert millimeters to meters, divide the number of millimeters by 1,000.

Front

If Larry ran 3.6 meters, Lou ran 2,600 millimeters, and Lola ran 310 centimeters, who ran the farthest?

Back

Larry ran the farthest.

Front

How many ounces are in 1 cup?

Back

1 cup = 8 ounces.