Factor Label Method Quiz

What is the primary purpose of the Factor Label Method?

• To calculate percentages

• To convert between different units

• To solve algebraic equations

• To measure physical quantities

In the Factor Label Method, what happens when you have the same unit on the top and bottom of a fraction?

• The units are added together

• The units are multiplied

• The units cancel each other out

• The units remain unchanged

What is a conversion factor in the context of the Factor Label Method?

• An equivalent numerical relationship between two units

• A type of fraction used in algebra

• A unit of measurement

• A mathematical constant

When converting 6 cups to milliliters, why might someone choose to write '6 cups over 1'?

• To simplify the calculation

• To keep the starting information on the top of the fraction

• To avoid using conversion factors

• To make the conversion factor more accurate

What is the conversion factor between US dollars and Canadian dollars used in the example?

• 1 USD = 1.25 CAD

• 1 USD = 1.32 CAD

• 1 USD = 1.10 CAD

• 1 USD = 1.50 CAD

How many quarters are equivalent to one US dollar?

• 5 quarters

• 2 quarters

• 4 quarters

• 3 quarters

When converting yards per minute to meters per second, what is the first step?

• Convert seconds to minutes

• Convert minutes to hours

• Convert yards to meters

• Convert meters to yards

What is the conversion factor for yards to meters used in the example?

• 1 yard = 1.5 meters

• 1 yard = 0.5 meters

• 1 yard = 1.0936 meters

• 1 yard = 0.9144 meters

How many seconds are there in one minute?

• 30 seconds

• 45 seconds

• 60 seconds

• 90 seconds

Why is it important to maintain the same number of significant figures in conversions?

• To ensure accuracy in calculations

• To make the units cancel out

• To simplify the conversion process

• To avoid using conversion factors