Unit Conversion and Distance Problems

The video tutorial explains how to solve a real-world problem involving distance measurement and unit conversion. Candace walks to and from school, covering a total distance of 78 meters. The tutorial demonstrates how to convert this distance from meters to centimeters by multiplying by 100, resulting in 7800 centimeters.

What is the main task described in the problem introduction?

• Solving a real-world problem and converting units

• Converting units from centimeters to meters

• Solving a math equation

• Calculating the area of a rectangle

How far is Candace's house from the school in meters?

• 100 meters

• 78 meters

• 39 meters

• 50 meters

How many times did Candace walk the distance between her house and the school?

• Once

• Twice

• Three times

• Four times

What is the total distance Candace walked in meters?

• 50 meters

• 100 meters

• 78 meters

• 39 meters

What is the first step in converting meters to centimeters?

• Add the meters

• Subtract the meters

• Divide by 100

• Multiply by 100

Why do we multiply by 100 to convert meters to centimeters?

• Because 1 meter equals 50 centimeters

• Because 1 meter equals 100 centimeters

• Because 1 meter equals 10 centimeters

• Because 1 meter equals 1000 centimeters

What happens to the unit 'meters' during the conversion process?

• It is multiplied

• It is added

• It cancels out

• It is subtracted

What is the final distance Candace walked in centimeters?

• 3900 centimeters

• 7800 centimeters

• 10000 centimeters

• 5000 centimeters

What is the purpose of the conversion process in this problem?

• To find the volume

• To find the area

• To express the distance in a different unit

• To calculate speed

What is the significance of the number 100 in the conversion process?

• It represents the number of inches in a foot

• It represents the number of centimeters in a meter

• It represents the number of meters in a kilometer

• It represents the number of millimeters in a centimeter