Converting Measurements

Practice Questions

Algebra 1 › Converting Measurements

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A map is drawn with a scale factor of a mile per quarter inch. If a location is 3.75 inches away, how many miles is this?

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A rectangle has dimensions 56 inches by 28 inches. Write its area in square feet.

3

On a faraway planet, the measurement of distance has been warped, so that one foot contains only eight inches, instead of the twelve inches it takes to equal one foot here on Earth. On this faraway planet, how many inches are in 3.5 feet?

4

Convert two days into seconds.

5

How many days are in seconds?

6

The density of a substance is grams per cubic centimeter. In terms of , what is the mass, in kilograms, of one cubic meter of this substance?

7

Convert to .

8

Convert to .

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Pecans can be purchased in bulk for $8.50 per pound at Charlie's grocery; the weight of the pecans purchased need not be a whole number of pounds. David has dollars on hand and wants to purchase as many pecans as he can afford. In terms of , how many ounces can he purchase?

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Convert to feet.

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