When multiplying conversion factors, make sure the only remaining units are the desired units.
240yd/min
Practice makes perfect
Let's start by writing the given statement.
12ft/sec&=yd/min
In this exercise, we need to change feet per second into yards per minute. Since this will involve multiple conversion factors, let's organize them in a table.
Starting Unit
Converted Unit
3 feet
1 yard
60 seconds
1 minute
To perform this conversion, we need to multiply the given value by all of these conversion factors. Remember, we need to arrange these ratios such that every unit we do not want gets canceled out and only the units that we want will remain.
We found that 12ft/sec is equal to 240yd/min. We can now complete the given statement.
12ft/sec&=240yd/min
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Common Conversion Factors
The following tool can be used to help you explore some of the most commonly used conversion factors. Conversions can be made both within or between the Metric System and the Imperial System — which is also known as the U.S. Customary System.
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