Conversions in Unit 4: Task 17 Insights

The video tutorial covers unit conversion, starting with an introduction to the concept. It provides two examples: converting inches to feet and yards to feet, using a step-by-step approach. The tutorial emphasizes setting up fractions for conversion and using a conversion chart. It concludes by encouraging viewers to practice the conversions.

What is the first step in converting units?

• Divide by the conversion factor

• Use a conversion chart

• Write the initial value as a fraction

• Multiply by the conversion factor

How many feet are there in 48 inches?

• 4 feet

• 6 feet

• 3 feet

• 5 feet

What is the conversion factor from inches to feet?

• 1 foot = 20 inches

• 1 foot = 15 inches

• 1 foot = 12 inches

• 1 foot = 10 inches

How do you set up a conversion from inches to feet?

• Feet in the denominator

• Inches in the numerator

• Feet in the numerator

• Inches in the denominator

What is the purpose of writing the initial value as a fraction in unit conversion?

• To make it look complex

• To simplify the calculation

• To identify the conversion factor

• To set up the problem correctly

Why is it important to use a conversion chart?

• To avoid using fractions

• To increase calculation time

• To make the problem look difficult

• To find the correct conversion factor

What should you do after setting up the conversion as a fraction?

• Divide by the conversion factor

• Add the numbers

• Multiply using the conversion factor

• Subtract the conversion factor

How many feet are in 100 yards?

• 100 feet

• 200 feet

• 300 feet

• 400 feet

What is the conversion factor from yards to feet?

• 1 yard = 2 feet

• 1 yard = 3 feet

• 1 yard = 4 feet

• 1 yard = 5 feet

How do you correctly set up a conversion from yards to feet?

• Yards in the numerator

• Feet in the denominator

• Feet in the numerator

• Yards in the denominator