Exploring Conversion Factors in Problem Solving

How many inches are in 5 and a half feet?

• 60 inches

• 55 inches

• 72 inches

• 66 inches

What is the conversion factor for 1 kilogram to pounds?

• 1 kilogram = 3 pounds

• 1 kilogram = 2 pounds

• 1 kilogram = 1.5 pounds

• 1 kilogram = 2.2 pounds

How many kilograms are in 150 pounds?

• 68 kilograms

• 75 kilograms

• 70 kilograms

• 65 kilograms

What is the conversion factor for 12 inches to feet?

• 12 inches = 2 feet

• 12 inches = 1 foot

• 12 inches = 1.5 feet

• 12 inches = 0.5 feet

How many feet are in 66 inches?

• 6.5 feet

• 6 feet

• 5.5 feet

• 5 feet

What is the first step in converting gallons to fluid ounces?

• Convert gallons to cups

• Convert gallons to pints

• Convert gallons to liters

• Convert gallons to quarts

How many cups are in 1 gallon?

• 20 cups

• 8 cups

• 12 cups

• 16 cups

What is the conversion factor for pints to fluid ounces?

• 1 pint = 16 fluid ounces

• 1 pint = 14 fluid ounces

• 1 pint = 8 fluid ounces

• 1 pint = 12 fluid ounces

How many fluid ounces are in 6 gallons?

• 768 fluid ounces

• 700 fluid ounces

• 800 fluid ounces

• 750 fluid ounces

What is the purpose of using conversion factors?

• To simplify calculations

• To increase the number of steps

• To make units more complex

• To avoid using calculators