Solving Conversion Problems with Proportions

This video tutorial explains how to use proportions for unit conversions. It provides step-by-step instructions and examples, including converting pints to cups, tons to pounds, and miles to feet. The process involves setting up a proportion, cross-multiplying, and solving for the unknown variable.

What is the first step in converting units using proportions?

• Cross multiply and divide

• Calculate the conversion factor

• Guess the answer

• Set up a labeled proportion

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How many cups are in 17 pints if 1 pint equals 2 cups?

• 34 cups

• 17 cups

• 68 cups

• 8.5 cups

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In the conversion process, does the order of units matter as long as the other fraction is set up the same way?

• Yes, it matters

• Not mentioned

• No, it does not matter

• Only in specific cases

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What is the purpose of setting up a labeled proportion in unit conversion?

• To identify the conversion factor

• To confuse the converter

• To simplify the math

• To organize the given information

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What is the result of cross multiplying 1 pint and X cups when 1 pint equals 2 cups?

• X = 4

• X = 2

• X = 1

• X = 0.5

Why is it important to set up the other fraction in the same way during conversion?

• To ensure accuracy

• To make it look neat

• To confuse the reader

• Not important

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How many pounds are in 21 tons if 1 ton equals 2,000 pounds?

• 42,000 pounds

• 84,000 pounds

• 21,000 pounds

• 2,100 pounds

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What does the cross product in the conversion process help to find?

• The difference between units

• The converted amount

• The conversion factor

• The original amount

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What does the variable 'X' represent in the conversion examples?

• The conversion factor

• The original unit

• The amount to be converted

• The converted amount

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How many feet are in 15 miles if 1 mile equals 5,280 feet?

• 15,280 feet

• 79,200 feet

• 78,200 feet

• 7,920 feet

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