Unit Conversion Problems

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What is unit conversion?

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Unit conversion is the process of converting a quantity from one unit of measurement to another, such as converting pounds to ounces or miles to yards.

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How many ounces are in a pound?

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There are 16 ounces in a pound.

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How many yards are in a mile?

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There are 1760 yards in a mile.

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What is the relationship between pounds and tons?

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1 ton is equal to 2000 pounds.

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How do you convert feet to inches?

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To convert feet to inches, multiply the number of feet by 12, since there are 12 inches in a foot.

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If a race is 3 miles long, how many yards is that?

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3 miles is equal to 5280 yards.

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How many ounces are in 2 pounds?

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There are 32 ounces in 2 pounds (2 pounds x 16 ounces per pound).

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What is the average rainfall in Charlotte in inches if it is 2 1/3 feet?

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2 1/3 feet is equal to 28 inches (2 feet x 12 inches/foot + 4 inches).

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If Mrs. Jones has enough money for 2 pounds of candy, how many ounces can she buy?

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She can buy 32 ounces of candy (2 pounds x 16 ounces/pound).

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How do you convert inches to feet?

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To convert inches to feet, divide the number of inches by 12.