Pre Algebra Q #3 Measures

When converting from a larger customary unit to a smaller one what operation should be used:

• Addition

• subtraction

• Multiplication

• Division

The ratio that expresses the relationship between two units is called?

• mixed measures

• conversion factor

• division

Which way does the decimal point move when converting from centigrams to hectograms?

• to the right

• in the middle

• to the left

Which way does the decimal point move when converting from kiloliters to deciliters?

• to the right

• in the middle

• to the left

In order to be a leap year, what must a year be divisible by?

• 2 and 6

• 4 and 400

• 4 and 10

A measure that includes two or more units is called?

• customary unit

• single measure

• mixed measures

What is the basic metric unit of capacity?

6 lb. = ______________ oz.

What conversion factor would be used to convert from feet to miles?

• 5,280

• 1,760

• 12

What two conversion factors would be used to convert from decades to months

• year - months. and months - days

• decades - months and months -years

• decades - years and years to months