The Algebra Teacher\'s Guide to Reteaching Essential Concepts and Skills

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WORKSHEET 2.19: CONVERTING FROM ONE UNIT

OF MEASUREMENT TO ANOTHER USING

THE MULTIPLICATION PROPERTY OF ONE

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You can convert from one unit of measurement to another by multiplying by 1 where 1 is

expressed as the ratio of two equivalent measures. Follow the example and steps below:

EXAMPLE

Change 3 inches to yards.

1. Write the number you want to convert, including the units, over 1.
   3 inches
   1


2. Write another fraction. Place the unit that you are converting to in the numerator. Place
   the unit you are converting from in the denominator.
   yards
   inches


3. Include the numbers that relate these units.
   1yard
   36 inches


4. Multiply the fraction you wrote in step 1 by the fraction in step 3.
   3 inches
   1

×

1yard

36 inches

=

3

36

yard=

1

12

yard. 3 inches=

1

12

yard.

DIRECTIONS: Convert the following measurements.

1. 3 feet to inches 2. 15 inches to feet


2. 528 feet to miles 4. 3 pounds to ounces


3. 20 ounces to cups 6. 6 pints to quarts


4. 9 quarts to gallons 8. 64 meters to kilometers

CHALLENGE:Mariano said that when you change from a smaller unit to a

larger one, you divide. And when you change from a larger unit to a smaller

one, you multiply. Do you agree? Explain your answer by providing

examples.

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