Unit Conversion Concepts and Problems

This video tutorial explains how to perform unit conversions using proportions. It covers several examples, including converting pounds to ounces, feet to miles, meters to millimeters, centiliters to liters, and minutes to days. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of knowing conversion factors and setting up proportions to solve conversion problems effectively.

What is the primary method used in this video for unit conversions?

• Using subtraction

• Using proportions

• Using division

• Using addition

What is the conversion factor between pounds and ounces?

• 1 pound = 18 ounces

• 1 pound = 12 ounces

• 1 pound = 14 ounces

• 1 pound = 16 ounces

How many ounces are there in 8 pounds?

• 96 ounces

• 144 ounces

• 112 ounces

• 128 ounces

What is the conversion factor between feet and miles?

• 1 mile = 5,280 feet

• 1 mile = 3,000 feet

• 1 mile = 4,000 feet

• 1 mile = 6,000 feet

How many miles are equivalent to 15,840 feet?

• 2 miles

• 4 miles

• 5 miles

• 3 miles

What is the conversion factor between meters and millimeters?

• 1 meter = 1,000 millimeters

• 1 meter = 100 millimeters

• 1 meter = 500 millimeters

• 1 meter = 10,000 millimeters

How many millimeters are there in 5.3 meters?

• 5,300 millimeters

• 5,000 millimeters

• 5,600 millimeters

• 5,800 millimeters

What is the conversion factor between centiliters and liters?

• 150 centiliters = 1 liter

• 170 centiliters = 1 liter

• 200 centiliters = 1 liter

• 100 centiliters = 1 liter

How many liters are equivalent to 800 centiliters?

• 6 liters

• 7 liters

• 8 liters

• 9 liters

What is the first step in converting minutes to days?

• Convert minutes to months

• Convert minutes to weeks

• Convert minutes to hours

• Convert minutes to seconds