6. Converting Measures
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Use the conversion factor that 1 foot is roughly equal to 0.3 meters.
40
Let's start by writing the given statement.
12m/min& ≈ ft/min
a* 1/b= a/b
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Simplify quotient
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Because the time units are the same, they will remain the same. Then, 12 meters per minute is the same as approximately 40 feet per minute.