Measurement Conversions and Problem Solving

This video from MooMoo Math and Science explains how to solve conversion problems by comparing measurements in like units. It provides three examples: converting feet to inches, grams to milligrams, and cups to fluid ounces. The video demonstrates setting up proportions and using cross products to find equivalent measurements, allowing for easy comparison of different units.

What is the first step in solving a conversion problem?

• Ignore the units and compare the numbers directly

• Add both measurements together

• Convert one measurement to match the unit of the other

• Convert both measurements to different units

How many inches are there in 22 feet?

• 230 inches

• 264 inches

• 240 inches

• 250 inches

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

• To multiply the measurements

• To convert measurements to like units

• To subtract the measurements

• To add the measurements

How many milligrams are equivalent to 14 grams?

• 1,410 milligrams

• 14,000 milligrams

• 1,400 milligrams

• 14,100 milligrams

What is the conversion factor from grams to milligrams?

• 1 gram = 10,000 milligrams

• 1 gram = 1,000 milligrams

• 1 gram = 100 milligrams

• 1 gram = 10 milligrams

How many fluid ounces are in 16 cups?

• 128 fluid ounces

• 120 fluid ounces

• 150 fluid ounces

• 140 fluid ounces

Who drank more, Daniel or Stephen, and by how much?

• Daniel drank more by 10 ounces

• Stephen drank more by 10 ounces

• Stephen drank more by 12 ounces

• Daniel drank more by 12 ounces

What is the conversion factor from cups to fluid ounces?

• 1 cup = 12 fluid ounces

• 1 cup = 6 fluid ounces

• 1 cup = 10 fluid ounces

• 1 cup = 8 fluid ounces

What is the key takeaway from the conversion problem-solving method?

• Always convert to different units

• Set up a proportion with like units

• Ignore the units and focus on numbers

• Use addition for all conversions

What should you do after converting measurements to like units?

• Compare the new numbers

• Subtract the new numbers

• Multiply the new numbers

• Add the new numbers