Unit Conversions and Comparisons

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What is a unit conversion?

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A unit conversion is the process of converting a quantity from one unit of measurement to another, such as converting meters to centimeters.

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How many centimeters are in a meter?

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100 centimeters are in a meter.

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What is the relationship between kilometers and meters?

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1 kilometer is equal to 1,000 meters.

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How many inches are in a foot?

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There are 12 inches in a foot.

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What is the formula to convert yards to inches?

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To convert yards to inches, multiply the number of yards by 36 (since 1 yard = 36 inches).

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If 1 mile = 5280 feet, how many feet are in 2 miles?

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2 miles = 10,560 feet.

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What is the conversion factor from feet to inches?

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The conversion factor from feet to inches is 12.

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How do you convert 5 kilometers to meters?

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Multiply 5 kilometers by 1,000 to get 5,000 meters.

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What is larger: 72 inches or 55 feet?

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55 feet is larger than 72 inches.

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How many inches are in 10 yards?

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10 yards = 360 inches.