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Unit conversions within a system

Learning goals

  • Recalls relevant unit relationships within a measurement system.
  • Converts larger units to smaller units and vice versa.
  • Uses multiplicative reasoning rather than treating conversion factors additively.
  • Checks whether the numerical change matches the direction of unit conversion.

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Unit conversions within a system 1
A school film project lasts exactly \(9\) weeks. How many days does the project last?

Hints

- How many days are in one week? - Recall the multiples of \(7\). - Multiply the number of weeks by the number of days in each week.

Solution

1. One week has \(7\) days. 2. Multiply: \(9 \times 7 = 63\).

Answer

The project lasts \(63\) days.
Unit conversions within a system 2
A package of books weighs \(4055\,\text{g}\). Write this mass using kilograms and grams.

Hints

- One kilogram equals \(1000\) grams. - Find the number of complete thousands in \(4055\). - The remaining grams stay in the smaller unit.

Solution

1. One kilogram equals \(1000\) grams. 2. Split \(4055\,\text{g}\) into \(4000\,\text{g} + 55\,\text{g}\). 3. Since \(4000\,\text{g} = 4\,\text{kg}\), the mass is \(4\,\text{kg}\ 55\,\text{g}\).

Answer

The package weighs \(4\,\text{kg}\ 55\,\text{g}\).
Unit conversions within a system 3
A ribbon is \(3\,\text{ft}\) long. How many inches long is the ribbon?

Hints

- What smaller unit is used in the question? - Think about how many inches make one foot. - The number of inches should be larger than the number of feet for the same length.

Solution

1. One foot is \(12\) inches. 2. Multiply: \(3 \times 12 = 36\).

Answer

\(36\,\text{in}\)
Unit conversions within a system 4
The number line is measured in meters. Point \(A\) is on one of the tenth-meter ticks. What distance from \(0\) to \(A\) is this in centimeters?
Figure for problem 554326

Hints

- Read the point's meter value from the equally spaced tenth-meter ticks. - Connect one whole meter with centimeters. - Check that using the smaller unit gives a larger numerical value.

Solution

1. Point \(A\) is at \(0.7\,\text{m}\). 2. Since \(1\,\text{m} = 100\,\text{cm}\), \(0.7\,\text{m} = 70\,\text{cm}\).

Answer

\(70\,\text{cm}\)
Unit conversions within a system 5
A short line is exactly \(1\,\text{cm}\) long. Maya measures the same line in millimeters. What number should she write? Why does the number change?

Hints

- Think about how many millimeters fit along one centimeter. - Has the line itself changed length?

Solution

1. One centimeter contains ten millimeters. 2. The same line is \(10\,\text{mm}\) long. The number is larger because millimeters are smaller units.

Answer

\(10\,\text{mm}\). A smaller unit needs a larger count for the same length.
Unit conversions within a system 6
Two rulers are each \(1\,\text{m}\) long. One is marked in meters, and the other is marked in centimeters. What number is printed at the far end of the centimeter ruler?

Hints

- Both rulers show the same physical length. - Think of the centimeter marks inside one whole meter.

Solution

1. One meter is made of one hundred centimeters. 2. The far end of the centimeter ruler is at \(100\,\text{cm}\).

Answer

\(100\)
Unit conversions within a system 7
A bag of rice has a mass of \(1\,\text{kg}\). A bag of flour has a mass of \(900\,\text{g}\). Which bag is heavier? Explain using grams.

Hints

- Think about how many grams would balance a kilogram weight. - Would it be fair to compare just the numbers before changing the units?

Solution

1. Convert \(1\,\text{kg}\) to \(1000\,\text{g}\). 2. Since \(1000>900\), the bag of rice is heavier.

Answer

The rice is heavier because \(1000\,\text{g}>900\,\text{g}\).
Unit conversions within a system 8
Each small box in the strip stands for \(1\,\text{in}\). The whole strip is \(1\,\text{ft}\) long. How many inches are in one foot?
Figure for problem 558703

Hints

- Count each small unit once. - The entire row represents one larger unit.

Solution

1. Count the twelve equal boxes in the strip. 2. Each box is one inch, so one foot is \(12\,\text{in}\).

Answer

\(12\,\text{in}\)
Unit conversions within a system 9
Three rulers are each \(1\,\text{ft}\) long. They are placed end to end. How long is their combined length in yards?

Hints

- How many feet are there altogether? - Think of the length of one yardstick.

Solution

1. The three rulers have a combined length of \(3\,\text{ft}\). 2. Three feet make one yard.

Answer

\(1\,\text{yd}\)
Unit conversions within a system 10
A lesson lasts half an hour. How many minutes is that?

Hints

- Think about the number of minutes between two whole-hour clock times. - Where would the minute hand be halfway through that hour?

Solution

1. One hour is \(60\) minutes. 2. Half of \(60\) is \(30\).

Answer

\(30\) minutes
Unit conversions within a system 11
One hiking trail is measured in kilometers and the same trail is measured in meters. Which measurement has the larger number? Explain without finding either number.

Hints

- The physical distance is identical in both measurements. - Think about whether a smaller measuring unit needs more or fewer copies.

Solution

1. A meter is a smaller unit than a kilometer. 2. More smaller units are needed for the same distance, so the number of meters is larger.

Answer

The number of meters is larger because meters are smaller units.
Unit conversions within a system 12
A decimeter is one tenth of a meter. How many centimeters long is a strip measuring \(3\,\text{dm}\)?

Hints

- Think about the number of centimeters in one whole meter. - How many centimeters are in one tenth of that meter?

Solution

1. One meter has ten decimeters and one hundred centimeters, so one decimeter is ten centimeters. 2. Three decimeters equal \(3\times10=30\,\text{cm}\).

Answer

\(30\,\text{cm}\)
Unit conversions within a system 13
A ship captain is at sea for \(4\) weeks and \(2\) days. How many days is the captain at sea altogether?

Hints

- How many days are in one week? - Change the weeks into days, then include the extra days.

Solution

1. Change the full weeks to days: \(4\times7=28\) days. 2. Add the extra days: \(28+2=30\) days.

Answer

The captain is at sea for \(30\) days altogether.
Unit conversions within a system 14
Write \(<\), \(>\), or \(=\) to compare each pair of lengths. a) \(3\,\text{m}\ 5\,\text{cm} \;\_\_\_\; 350\,\text{cm}\) b) \(60\,\text{mm} \;\_\_\_\; 6\,\text{cm}\) c) \(420\,\text{mm} \;\_\_\_\; 4\,\text{cm}\ 2\,\text{mm}\) d) \(1\,\text{m}\ 10\,\text{cm} \;\_\_\_\; 101\,\text{cm}\)

Hints

- Convert both sides of each comparison to the same unit. - Pay close attention to place value when converting meters. - Check for zeros or reversed digits.

Solution

1. For a), \(3\,\text{m}\ 5\,\text{cm} = 305\,\text{cm}\), and \(305 < 350\). 2. For b), \(6\,\text{cm} = 60\,\text{mm}\), so the measurements are equal. 3. For c), \(4\,\text{cm}\ 2\,\text{mm} = 42\,\text{mm}\), and \(420 > 42\). 4. For d), \(1\,\text{m}\ 10\,\text{cm} = 110\,\text{cm}\), and \(110 > 101\).

Answer

a) \(<\) b) \(=\) c) \(>\) d) \(>\)
Unit conversions within a system 15
Convert each length to centimeters, \(\text{cm}\). a) \(1.25\,\text{m}\) b) \(0.80\,\text{m}\) c) \(2.06\,\text{m}\) d) \(0.09\,\text{m}\)

Hints

- Use \(1\,\text{m}=100\,\text{cm}\) and think of the decimal part of a meter in hundredths. - Separate any whole meters from the decimal part before expressing the total in centimeters. - Remember that tenths of a meter are groups of ten centimeters and hundredths of a meter are single centimeters.

Solution

1. Since \(1\,\text{m}=100\,\text{cm}\), each hundredth of a meter is \(1\,\text{cm}\). 2. \(1.25\,\text{m}\) is \(1\,\text{m}\) and \(25\) hundredths of a meter, so it is \(100\,\text{cm}+25\,\text{cm}=125\,\text{cm}\). 3. \(0.80\,\text{m}\) is \(80\) hundredths of a meter, so it is \(80\,\text{cm}\). 4. \(2.06\,\text{m}\) is \(2\,\text{m}\) and \(6\) hundredths of a meter, so it is \(200\,\text{cm}+6\,\text{cm}=206\,\text{cm}\). 5. \(0.09\,\text{m}\) is \(9\) hundredths of a meter, so it is \(9\,\text{cm}\).

Answer

a) \(125\,\text{cm}\) b) \(80\,\text{cm}\) c) \(206\,\text{cm}\) d) \(9\,\text{cm}\)
Unit conversions within a system 16
Match the cards that represent the same length. \(3200\,\text{m}\); \(3\,\text{km}\ 20\,\text{m}\); \(30\,\text{km}\ 200\,\text{m}\); \(30{,}200\,\text{m}\); \(3\,\text{km}\ 200\,\text{m}\); \(3020\,\text{m}\)

Hints

- Convert all cards to meters. - One kilometer equals \(1000\) meters. - Pay close attention to place value and zeros.

Solution

1. Convert each mixed measurement to meters. 2. \(3\,\text{km}\ 200\,\text{m} = 3000\,\text{m} + 200\,\text{m} = 3200\,\text{m}\). 3. \(3\,\text{km}\ 20\,\text{m} = 3000\,\text{m} + 20\,\text{m} = 3020\,\text{m}\). 4. \(30\,\text{km}\ 200\,\text{m} = 30{,}000\,\text{m} + 200\,\text{m} = 30{,}200\,\text{m}\).

Answer

\(3200\,\text{m} = 3\,\text{km}\ 200\,\text{m}\) \(3020\,\text{m} = 3\,\text{km}\ 20\,\text{m}\) \(30{,}200\,\text{m} = 30\,\text{km}\ 200\,\text{m}\)
Unit conversions within a system 17
Fill in each missing length so the sum is \(1\,\text{km}\). a) \(600\,\text{m} + \square = 1\,\text{km}\) b) \(150\,\text{m} + \square = 1\,\text{km}\) c) \(880\,\text{m} + \square = 1\,\text{km}\) d) \(405\,\text{m} + \square = 1\,\text{km}\)

Hints

- Convert \(1\,\text{km}\) to meters first. - Subtract the given length from the total. - Think about completing each number to \(1000\).

Solution

1. Convert the target length: \(1\,\text{km} = 1000\,\text{m}\). 2. Subtract each given length from \(1000\,\text{m}\). 3. The differences are \(1000 - 600 = 400\), \(1000 - 150 = 850\), \(1000 - 880 = 120\), and \(1000 - 405 = 595\).

Answer

a) \(400\,\text{m}\) b) \(850\,\text{m}\) c) \(120\,\text{m}\) d) \(595\,\text{m}\)
Unit conversions within a system 18
Find how many times each shorter distance fits into \(1\,\text{km}\). a) \(250\,\text{m}\) fits into \(1\,\text{km}\) \(\square\) times. b) \(100\,\text{m}\) fits into \(1\,\text{km}\) \(\square\) times. c) \(500\,\text{m}\) fits into \(1\,\text{km}\) \(\square\) times. d) \(200\,\text{m}\) fits into \(1\,\text{km}\) \(\square\) times.

Hints

- Convert \(1\,\text{km}\) to meters. - Ask how many equal shorter distances make \(1000\,\text{m}\). - Look for a multiplication fact with the shorter distance as one factor and \(1000\) as the product.

Solution

1. Convert the total distance: \(1\,\text{km}=1000\,\text{m}\). 2. Use related multiplication facts to find how many equal shorter distances make \(1000\,\text{m}\): \(4\times250=1000\), \(10\times100=1000\), \(2\times500=1000\), and \(5\times200=1000\).

Answer

a) \(4\) times b) \(10\) times c) \(2\) times d) \(5\) times
Unit conversions within a system 19
Write \(<\), \(>\), or \(=\) to compare each pair. Use \(1\,\text{km}=1000\,\text{m}\). a) \(1\,\text{km}\) \(\square\) \(900\,\text{m}\) b) \(1500\,\text{m}\) \(\square\) \(2\,\text{km}\) c) \(1000\,\text{m}\) \(\square\) \(1\,\text{km}\) d) \(750\,\text{m}\) \(\square\) \(1\,\text{km}\)

Hints

- Make both sides of each comparison use the same unit. - Which direction does a number change when kilometers become meters? - Check the equality case as carefully as the other cases.

Solution

1. Change the kilometer amounts into meters. 2. Since \(1000>900\), a) is \(>\). 3. Since \(1500<2000\), b) is \(<\). 4. Both values in c) are \(1000\,\text{m}\), so c) is \(=\). 5. Since \(750<1000\), d) is \(<\).

Answer

a) \(>\) b) \(<\) c) \(=\) d) \(<\)
Unit conversions within a system 20
Write each length in meters, using two decimal places. a) \(408\,\text{cm}\) b) \(560\,\text{cm}\) c) \(90\,\text{cm}\) d) \(7\,\text{cm}\)

Hints

- Separate groups of one hundred centimeters from leftover centimeters. - Every leftover centimeter is a hundredth of a meter. - Use zero as a placeholder when needed to show two decimal places.

Solution

1. Since \(100\,\text{cm}=1\,\text{m}\), each centimeter is one hundredth of a meter. 2. \(408\,\text{cm}=4.08\,\text{m}\). 3. \(560\,\text{cm}=5.60\,\text{m}\). 4. \(90\,\text{cm}=0.90\,\text{m}\). 5. \(7\,\text{cm}=0.07\,\text{m}\).

Answer

a) \(4.08\,\text{m}\) b) \(5.60\,\text{m}\) c) \(0.90\,\text{m}\) d) \(0.07\,\text{m}\)
Unit conversions within a system 21
A road is \(128\,\text{km}\,450\,\text{m}\) long. How many meters long is the road?

Hints

- How many meters are in \(1\) kilometer? - Convert the kilometers first. - Then add the extra \(450\) meters.

Solution

1. Convert the kilometers to meters: \(128 \times 1000 = 128{,}000\,\text{m}\). 2. Add the remaining distance. Adding \(450\,\text{m}\) gives \(128{,}450\,\text{m}\).

Answer

The road is \(128{,}450\,\text{m}\) long.
Unit conversions within a system 22
A new bike path will be \(14\,\text{km}\,8\,\text{m}\) long. How many meters is that? Pay close attention to the place values represented by zeros.

Hints

- Remember that \(1\,\text{km} = 1000\,\text{m}\). - After converting, where do the \(8\) meters belong in the place-value positions? - A place-value chart can help you keep the needed zeros.

Solution

1. Convert the kilometers to meters: \(14 \times 1000 = 14{,}000\,\text{m}\). 2. Add the remaining distance. Adding \(8\,\text{m}\) gives \(14{,}008\,\text{m}\).

Answer

The bike path will be \(14{,}008\,\text{m}\) long.
Unit conversions within a system 23
Write \(<\), \(>\), or \(=\) in each blank. a) \(3\,\text{tons}\) \(\square\) \(6000\,\text{lb}\) b) \(4500\,\text{oz}\) \(\square\) \(300\,\text{lb}\) c) \(\frac{1}{2}\,\text{ton}\) \(\square\) \(800\,\text{lb}\) d) \(1\,\text{lb}\) \(\square\) \(1000\,\text{oz}\)

Hints

- Convert both weights to the same unit before comparing. - How many pounds make one US customary ton? - What is the relationship between pounds and ounces?

Solution

1. Use \(1\,\text{ton}=2000\,\text{lb}\) and \(1\,\text{lb}=16\,\text{oz}\). 2. a) \(3\times2000=6000\,\text{lb}\), so the amounts are equal. 3. b) \(300\times16=4800\,\text{oz}\), and \(4500<4800\). 4. c) Half a ton is \(1000\,\text{lb}\), which is greater than \(800\,\text{lb}\). 5. d) One pound is \(16\,\text{oz}\), which is less than \(1000\,\text{oz}\).

Answer

a) \(=\) b) \(<\) c) \(>\) d) \(<\)
Unit conversions within a system 24
Convert each time measurement. a) \(1\,\text{hr}\ 25\,\text{min} = \square\,\text{min}\) b) \(3\,\text{hr}\ 5\,\text{min} = \square\,\text{min}\) c) \(85\,\text{min} = \square\,\text{hr}\ \square\,\text{min}\) d) \(190\,\text{min} = \square\,\text{hr}\ \square\,\text{min}\)

Hints

- One hour equals \(60\) minutes. - To convert minutes to hours and minutes, find how many groups of \(60\) fit. - The remainder is the number of extra minutes.

Solution

1. For a), \(60 + 25 = 85\) minutes. 2. For b), \(3 \times 60 + 5 = 185\) minutes. 3. For c), \(85 = 60 + 25\), so the time is \(1\) hour \(25\) minutes. 4. For d), \(190 = 3 \times 60 + 10\), so the time is \(3\) hours \(10\) minutes.

Answer

a) \(85\,\text{min}\) b) \(185\,\text{min}\) c) \(1\,\text{hr}\ 25\,\text{min}\) d) \(3\,\text{hr}\ 10\,\text{min}\)
Unit conversions within a system 25
Write \(<\), \(>\), or \(=\) to compare each pair. a) \(180\,\text{s} \;\square\; 3\,\text{min}\) b) \(1\,\text{hr}\ 15\,\text{min} \;\square\; 80\,\text{min}\) c) \(2\,\text{min}\ 10\,\text{s} \;\square\; 120\,\text{s}\) d) \(200\,\text{min} \;\square\; 3\,\text{hr}\ 10\,\text{min}\)

Hints

- Convert both times in each pair to the same unit. - Use the smaller unit when it makes comparison easier. - One minute equals \(60\) seconds.

Solution

1. \(180\,\text{s} = 3\,\text{min}\), so the measurements are equal. 2. \(1\) hour \(15\) minutes is \(75\) minutes, and \(75 < 80\). 3. \(2\) minutes \(10\) seconds is \(130\) seconds, and \(130 > 120\). 4. \(3\) hours \(10\) minutes is \(190\) minutes, and \(200 > 190\).

Answer

a) \(=\) b) \(<\) c) \(>\) d) \(>\)
Unit conversions within a system 26
Find each missing time measurement. a) Three-fourths of an hour \(= \square\,\text{min}\) b) Two and one-half hours \(= \square\,\text{min}\) c) \(420\,\text{min} = \square\,\text{hr}\) d) \(600\,\text{s} = \square\,\text{min}\)

Hints

- Recall the number of minutes in one-fourth hour and one-half hour. - Convert whole hours and fractional hours separately. - For larger numbers of minutes or seconds, find how many groups of \(60\) there are.

Solution

1. Three-fourths of an hour is \(3 \times 15 = 45\) minutes. 2. Two hours is \(120\) minutes, and one-half hour is \(30\) minutes. The total is \(150\) minutes. 3. \(420 \div 60 = 7\) hours. 4. \(600 \div 60 = 10\) minutes.

Answer

a) \(45\,\text{min}\) b) \(150\,\text{min}\) c) \(7\,\text{hr}\) d) \(10\,\text{min}\)
Unit conversions within a system 27
Write \(<\), \(>\), or \(=\) to compare each pair of time measurements. a) \(1\,\text{hr} \;\square\; 75\,\text{min}\) b) \(120\,\text{s} \;\square\; 2\,\text{min}\) c) \(1\,\text{day} \;\square\; 20\,\text{hr}\) d) \(1\,\text{hr}\ 30\,\text{min} \;\square\; 95\,\text{min}\) e) Three-fourths of an hour \(\;\square\; 45\,\text{min}\)

Hints

- Convert both sides to the same unit. - One hour is \(60\) minutes. - One minute is \(60\) seconds. - One day is \(24\) hours.

Solution

1. \(1\) hour is \(60\) minutes, and \(60 < 75\). 2. \(2\) minutes is \(120\) seconds, so the measurements are equal. 3. \(1\) day is \(24\) hours, and \(24 > 20\). 4. \(1\) hour \(30\) minutes is \(90\) minutes, and \(90 < 95\). 5. Three-fourths of an hour is \(45\) minutes, so the measurements are equal.

Answer

a) \(<\) b) \(=\) c) \(>\) d) \(<\) e) \(=\)
Unit conversions within a system 28
Convert each time measurement to the other form. a) \(1\,\text{hr}\ 15\,\text{min}=\square\,\text{min}\) b) \(90\,\text{min}=\square\,\text{hr}\ \square\,\text{min}\) c) \(1\,\text{hr}\ 40\,\text{min}=\square\,\text{min}\) d) \(110\,\text{min}=\square\,\text{hr}\ \square\,\text{min}\) e) \(2\,\text{hr}=\square\,\text{min}\)

Hints

- One hour equals \(60\) minutes. - For more than \(60\) minutes, separate out a full hour and find the remaining minutes. - Ask how many groups of \(60\) fit in the number of minutes.

Solution

1. \(1\) hour \(15\) minutes is \(60 + 15 = 75\) minutes. 2. \(90\) minutes is \(1\) hour \(30\) minutes. 3. \(1\) hour \(40\) minutes is \(60 + 40 = 100\) minutes. 4. \(110\) minutes is \(1\) hour \(50\) minutes. 5. \(2\) hours is \(2 \times 60 = 120\) minutes.

Answer

a) \(75\,\text{min}\) b) \(1\,\text{hr}\ 30\,\text{min}\) c) \(100\,\text{min}\) d) \(1\,\text{hr}\ 50\,\text{min}\) e) \(120\,\text{min}\)
Unit conversions within a system 29
Answer each question about time measurements. a) How many minutes are one-fourth of an hour and one-half of an hour altogether? b) How many more minutes does three-fourths of an hour need to make one full hour? c) How many hours are in two days? d) How many minutes and seconds are in \(80\) seconds?

Hints

- Recall the lengths of one-fourth of an hour, one-half of an hour, and three-fourths of an hour. - One day has \(24\) hours. - One minute has \(60\) seconds.

Solution

1. One-fourth of an hour is \(15\) minutes, and one-half of an hour is \(30\) minutes. Together, they are \(15 + 30 = 45\) minutes. 2. Three-fourths of an hour is \(45\) minutes, so \(60 - 45 = 15\) minutes are needed. 3. Two days have \(2 \times 24 = 48\) hours. 4. Since \(60\) seconds is \(1\) minute, \(80\) seconds is \(1\) minute \(20\) seconds.

Answer

a) \(45\) minutes b) \(15\) minutes c) \(48\) hours d) \(1\) minute \(20\) seconds
Unit conversions within a system 30
Write \(<\), \(>\), or \(=\) in each blank. a) \(3\,\text{cups}\) \(\square\) \(1\,\text{quart}\) b) \(10\,\text{cups}\) \(\square\) \(2\,\text{quarts}\) c) \(\frac{1}{2}\,\text{gallon}\) \(\square\) \(8\,\text{cups}\) d) \(3\,\text{quarts}\) \(\square\) \(14\,\text{cups}\)

Hints

- Change both capacities to cups first. - Which is larger, a quart or a cup? - Remember that a gallon holds more than one quart.

Solution

1. One quart is four cups and one gallon is sixteen cups. 2. a) \(3<4\), so \(3\,\text{cups}<1\,\text{quart}\). 3. b) Two quarts are eight cups, so \(10\,\text{cups}>2\,\text{quarts}\). 4. c) Half a gallon is eight cups, so the quantities are equal. 5. d) Three quarts are twelve cups, so \(3\,\text{quarts}<14\,\text{cups}\).

Answer

a) \(<\) b) \(>\) c) \(=\) d) \(<\)
Unit conversions within a system 31
Convert each amount to fluid ounces, \(\text{fl oz}\). Use \(1\,\text{cup}=8\,\text{fl oz}\). a) \(3\,\text{cups}\) b) \(\frac{1}{2}\,\text{cup}\) c) \(\frac{3}{4}\,\text{cup}\) d) \(1\frac{1}{2}\,\text{cups}\) e) \(\frac{1}{4}\,\text{cup}\)

Hints

- Start with the number of fluid ounces in one cup. - Think of each fractional cup as the same fraction of eight ounces. - For a mixed number, separate the whole cup and the extra half cup.

Solution

1. Each cup contains eight fluid ounces. 2. a) \(3\times8=24\,\text{fl oz}\). 3. b) Half of eight is \(4\,\text{fl oz}\). 4. c) Three quarters of eight is \(6\,\text{fl oz}\). 5. d) One and a half cups hold \(8+4=12\,\text{fl oz}\). 6. e) One quarter of eight is \(2\,\text{fl oz}\).

Answer

a) \(24\,\text{fl oz}\) b) \(4\,\text{fl oz}\) c) \(6\,\text{fl oz}\) d) \(12\,\text{fl oz}\) e) \(2\,\text{fl oz}\)
Unit conversions within a system 32
A small museum is open for \(10\) hours each day from Thursday through Sunday. a) How many hours is the museum open in one week? b) How many hours are in a full \(7\)-day week?

Hints

- Count the days when the museum is open. - How many hours are in one day? - Multiply the hours in one day by the number of days in a week.

Solution

1. The museum is open on Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, which is \(4\) days. 2. Find the weekly open hours: \(4 \times 10\,\text{hours} = 40\,\text{hours}\). 3. One day has \(24\) hours, so a full week has \(7 \times 24\,\text{hours} = 168\,\text{hours}\).

Answer

a) The museum is open \(40\) hours each week. b) A full week has \(168\) hours.
Unit conversions within a system 33
Convert each time to the smaller unit. a) How many minutes are in \(12\) hours? b) How many seconds are in \(25\) minutes?

Hints

- How many minutes are in \(1\) hour? - Can you break the two-digit factor into tens and ones? - How many seconds are in \(1\) minute?

Solution

1. a) One hour is \(60\) minutes, so calculate \(12 \times 60\). Using partial products, \(10 \times 60=600\) and \(2 \times 60=120\). Then \(600+120=720\), so \(12\) hours is \(720\) minutes. 2. b) One minute is \(60\) seconds, so calculate \(25 \times 60\). Using partial products, \(20 \times 60=1200\) and \(5 \times 60=300\). Then \(1200+300=1500\), so \(25\) minutes is \(1500\) seconds.

Answer

a) \(720\,\text{minutes}\) b) \(1500\,\text{seconds}\)
Unit conversions within a system 34
A research ship is on an Atlantic expedition for exactly \(42\) days. How many hours does the expedition last?

Hints

- How many hours are in \(1\) day? - Once you know the hours in one day, how can you find the hours in many days? - Which operation combines equal groups?

Solution

1. One day has \(24\) hours. 2. Multiply to find the total number of hours: \(42 \times 24=1008\).

Answer

The expedition lasts \(1008\,\text{hours}\).
Unit conversions within a system 35
Write each measurement using larger units and any leftover smaller units. a) \(6020\,\text{g}=\square\,\text{kg}\ \square\,\text{g}\) b) \(3700\,\text{mL}=\square\,\text{L}\ \square\,\text{mL}\) c) \(915\,\text{cm}=\square\,\text{m}\ \square\,\text{cm}\) d) \(4.08\,\text{m}=\square\,\text{m}\ \square\,\text{cm}\) e) \(12.55\,\text{m}=\square\,\text{m}\ \square\,\text{cm}\)

Hints

- Work out how many smaller units make one larger unit in each part. - Keep any leftover smaller units; they do not disappear. - Check place value carefully when only a few centimeters remain.

Solution

1. \(1000\,\text{g}=1\,\text{kg}\), so \(6020\,\text{g}=6\,\text{kg}\ 20\,\text{g}\). 2. \(1000\,\text{mL}=1\,\text{L}\), so \(3700\,\text{mL}=3\,\text{L}\ 700\,\text{mL}\). 3. \(100\,\text{cm}=1\,\text{m}\), so \(915\,\text{cm}=9\,\text{m}\ 15\,\text{cm}\). 4. In meter measurements, hundredths of a meter are centimeters: \(4.08\,\text{m}=4\,\text{m}\ 8\,\text{cm}\). 5. Likewise, \(12.55\,\text{m}=12\,\text{m}\ 55\,\text{cm}\).

Answer

a) \(6\,\text{kg}\ 20\,\text{g}\) b) \(3\,\text{L}\ 700\,\text{mL}\) c) \(9\,\text{m}\ 15\,\text{cm}\) d) \(4\,\text{m}\ 8\,\text{cm}\) e) \(12\,\text{m}\ 55\,\text{cm}\)
Unit conversions within a system 36
Find the amount needed to reach each target. a) How many more meters are needed to reach \(1\,\text{km}\)? - \(420\,\text{m}\) - \(885\,\text{m}\) b) How many more grams are needed to reach \(1\,\text{kg}\)? - \(350\,\text{g}\) - \(75\,\text{g}\)

Hints

- How many meters are in \(1\,\text{km}\)? - How many grams are in \(1\,\text{kg}\)? - Subtract each given amount from its target amount.

Solution

1. Convert the target measurements: \(1\,\text{km}=1000\,\text{m}\) and \(1\,\text{kg}=1000\,\text{g}\). 2. a) \(1000\,\text{m}-420\,\text{m}=580\,\text{m}\), and \(1000\,\text{m}-885\,\text{m}=115\,\text{m}\). 3. b) \(1000\,\text{g}-350\,\text{g}=650\,\text{g}\), and \(1000\,\text{g}-75\,\text{g}=925\,\text{g}\).

Answer

a) \(580\,\text{m}\) and \(115\,\text{m}\) b) \(650\,\text{g}\) and \(925\,\text{g}\)
Unit conversions within a system 37
Find the amount needed to reach the next full unit. a) To reach \(1\,\text{gallon}\): - \(10\,\text{cups}\) - \(15\,\text{cups}\) b) To reach \(1\,\text{hour}\): - \(12\,\text{min}\) - \(38\,\text{min}\) c) To reach \(1\,\text{ton}\): - \(1300\,\text{lb}\) - \(30\,\text{lb}\)

Hints

- Remember that \(1\) hour has \(60\) minutes, not \(100\). - How many cups are in \(1\) gallon? - How many pounds are in \(1\) ton?

Solution

1. Use \(1\,\text{gallon}=16\,\text{cups}\), \(1\,\text{hour}=60\,\text{min}\), and \(1\,\text{ton}=2000\,\text{lb}\). 2. a) \(16-10=6\), and \(16-15=1\). The missing capacities are \(6\,\text{cups}\) and \(1\,\text{cup}\). 3. b) \(60-12=48\), and \(60-38=22\). The missing times are \(48\,\text{min}\) and \(22\,\text{min}\). 4. c) \(2000-1300=700\), and \(2000-30=1970\). The missing weights are \(700\,\text{lb}\) and \(1970\,\text{lb}\).

Answer

a) \(6\,\text{cups}\) and \(1\,\text{cup}\) b) \(48\,\text{min}\) and \(22\,\text{min}\) c) \(700\,\text{lb}\) and \(1970\,\text{lb}\)
Unit conversions within a system 38
A sports club offers several activities. Convert each activity time to minutes. <table> <tr> <th>Activity</th> <th>Time</th> </tr> <tr> <td>Soccer</td> <td>\(1\,\text{hr}\ 30\,\text{min}\)</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Swimming</td> <td>\(1\,\text{hr}\ 15\,\text{min}\)</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Gymnastics</td> <td>\(2\,\text{hr}\ 5\,\text{min}\)</td> </tr> </table>

Hints

- How many minutes are in \(1\) full hour? - Multiply the number of hours by \(60\), then add the remaining minutes.

Solution

1. Soccer: \(1 \times 60\,\text{min}+30\,\text{min}=90\,\text{min}\). 2. Swimming: \(1 \times 60\,\text{min}+15\,\text{min}=75\,\text{min}\). 3. Gymnastics: \(2 \times 60\,\text{min}+5\,\text{min}=125\,\text{min}\).

Answer

Soccer: \(90\,\text{min}\); swimming: \(75\,\text{min}\); gymnastics: \(125\,\text{min}\).
Unit conversions within a system 39
Compare each pair of time intervals. First convert any hours and minutes to minutes. Then write \(<\), \(>\), or \(=\). a) \(80\,\text{min} \mathbin{\square} 1\,\text{hr}\ 20\,\text{min}\) b) \(130\,\text{min} \mathbin{\square} 2\,\text{hr}\ 15\,\text{min}\) c) \(1\,\text{hr}\ 55\,\text{min} \mathbin{\square} 110\,\text{min}\)

Hints

- Convert both time intervals to minutes before comparing. - One hour equals \(60\) minutes.

Solution

1. a) \(1\,\text{hr}\ 20\,\text{min} = 60\,\text{min} + 20\,\text{min} = 80\,\text{min}\), so the intervals are equal. 2. b) \(2\,\text{hr}\ 15\,\text{min} = 120\,\text{min} + 15\,\text{min} = 135\,\text{min}\). Since \(130 < 135\), the first interval is shorter. 3. c) \(1\,\text{hr}\ 55\,\text{min} = 60\,\text{min} + 55\,\text{min} = 115\,\text{min}\). Since \(115 > 110\), the first interval is longer.

Answer

a) \(=\) b) \(<\) c) \(>\)
Unit conversions within a system 40
Which time measurements describe the same duration? Find the five matching pairs. \(\frac{1}{2}\,\text{hr}\), \(45\,\text{min}\), \(\frac{3}{4}\,\text{hr}\), \(10\,\text{s}\), \(\frac{1}{4}\,\text{min}\), \(30\,\text{min}\), \(15\,\text{s}\), \(\frac{1}{6}\,\text{min}\), \(1\,\text{min}\), \(60\,\text{s}\)

Hints

- One hour equals \(60\) minutes. - One minute equals \(60\) seconds. - To find a unit fraction of a duration, divide the whole duration by the denominator.

Solution

1. \(\frac{1}{2}\) hour is \(60\,\text{min} \div 2 = 30\,\text{min}\). 2. \(\frac{3}{4}\) hour is \((60\,\text{min} \div 4) \times 3 = 45\,\text{min}\). 3. One minute equals \(60\) seconds. 4. \(\frac{1}{4}\) minute is \(60\,\text{s} \div 4 = 15\,\text{s}\). 5. \(\frac{1}{6}\) minute is \(60\,\text{s} \div 6 = 10\,\text{s}\).

Answer

\(\frac{1}{2}\,\text{hr} = 30\,\text{min}\) \(\frac{3}{4}\,\text{hr} = 45\,\text{min}\) \(1\,\text{min} = 60\,\text{s}\) \(\frac{1}{4}\,\text{min} = 15\,\text{s}\) \(\frac{1}{6}\,\text{min} = 10\,\text{s}\)
Unit conversions within a system 41
Find the four pairs that have the same weight. \(\frac{1}{2}\,\text{lb}\), \(4\,\text{oz}\), \(\frac{1}{8}\,\text{lb}\), \(8\,\text{oz}\), \(\frac{1}{4}\,\text{lb}\), \(2\,\text{oz}\), \(200\,\text{lb}\), \(\frac{1}{10}\,\text{ton}\)

Hints

- One pound equals \(16\) ounces. - One ton equals \(2000\) pounds. - Divide the whole-unit amount by the denominator of each unit fraction.

Solution

1. Since \(1\,\text{lb} = 16\,\text{oz}\), \(\frac{1}{2}\,\text{lb} = 16\,\text{oz} \div 2 = 8\,\text{oz}\). 2. \(\frac{1}{4}\,\text{lb} = 16\,\text{oz} \div 4 = 4\,\text{oz}\). 3. \(\frac{1}{8}\,\text{lb} = 16\,\text{oz} \div 8 = 2\,\text{oz}\). 4. Since \(1\,\text{ton} = 2000\,\text{lb}\), \(\frac{1}{10}\,\text{ton} = 2000\,\text{lb} \div 10 = 200\,\text{lb}\).

Answer

\(\frac{1}{2}\,\text{lb} = 8\,\text{oz}\) \(\frac{1}{4}\,\text{lb} = 4\,\text{oz}\) \(\frac{1}{8}\,\text{lb} = 2\,\text{oz}\) \(\frac{1}{10}\,\text{ton} = 200\,\text{lb}\)
Unit conversions within a system 42
A hiker travels for exactly \(1\) day and \(9\) hours before reaching the destination. How many hours does the trip last altogether?

Hints

- How many hours are in a full day? - Separate the time into one day and the additional hours. - Add the hours in the day to the remaining hours.

Solution

1. Convert the day to hours: \(1\,\text{day} = 24\,\text{hr}\). 2. Add the remaining hours: \(24\,\text{hr} + 9\,\text{hr} = 33\,\text{hr}\).

Answer

The trip lasts \(33\) hours altogether.
Unit conversions within a system 43
Write \(<\), \(>\), or \(=\) to compare each pair. Convert meters to centimeters mentally. a) \(3\,\text{m}\ \square\ 300\,\text{cm}\) b) \(5\,\text{m}\ \square\ 520\,\text{cm}\) c) \(800\,\text{cm}\ \square\ 7\,\text{m}\)

Hints

- Convert both measurements to the same unit. - One meter equals \(100\) centimeters. - Compare only after both sides are in centimeters.

Solution

1. Use \(1\,\text{m} = 100\,\text{cm}\). 2. \(3\,\text{m} = 300\,\text{cm}\), so the measurements are equal. 3. \(5\,\text{m} = 500\,\text{cm}\), and \(500 < 520\). 4. \(7\,\text{m} = 700\,\text{cm}\), and \(800 > 700\).

Answer

a) \(=\) b) \(<\) c) \(>\)
Unit conversions within a system 44
Convert each length to the requested unit. a) \(6\,\text{m} = \square\,\text{cm}\) b) \(900\,\text{cm} = \square\,\text{m}\) c) \(4\,\text{m}\ 20\,\text{cm} = \square\,\text{cm}\) d) \(10\,\text{m} = \square\,\text{cm}\)

Hints

- How many centimeters are in one meter? - Converting meters to centimeters makes the number larger. - Converting centimeters to meters makes the number smaller. - For a mixed measurement, convert the meters first and then add the centimeters.

Solution

1. Use \(1\,\text{m} = 100\,\text{cm}\). 2. For a), \(6 \times 100 = 600\,\text{cm}\). 3. For b), \(900 \div 100 = 9\,\text{m}\). 4. For c), \(4 \times 100 + 20 = 420\,\text{cm}\). 5. For d), \(10 \times 100 = 1000\,\text{cm}\).

Answer

a) \(600\,\text{cm}\) b) \(9\,\text{m}\) c) \(420\,\text{cm}\) d) \(1000\,\text{cm}\)
Unit conversions within a system 45
Write \(<\), \(>\), or \(=\) to compare each pair of lengths. a) \(5\,\text{m} \;\square\; 50\,\text{cm}\) b) \(300\,\text{cm} \;\square\; 3\,\text{m}\) c) \(2\,\text{m}\ 5\,\text{cm} \;\square\; 250\,\text{cm}\) d) \(8\,\text{m} \;\square\; 801\,\text{cm}\)

Hints

- Convert both sides to the same unit. - Change meters to centimeters before comparing. - Pay close attention to the tens digit in part c).

Solution

1. For a), \(5\,\text{m} = 500\,\text{cm}\), and \(500 > 50\). 2. For b), \(3\,\text{m} = 300\,\text{cm}\), so the measurements are equal. 3. For c), \(2\,\text{m}\ 5\,\text{cm} = 205\,\text{cm}\), and \(205 < 250\). 4. For d), \(8\,\text{m} = 800\,\text{cm}\), and \(800 < 801\).

Answer

a) \(>\) b) \(=\) c) \(<\) d) \(<\)
Unit conversions within a system 46
Convert each weight measurement mentally. a) \(8000\,\text{lb} = \square\,\text{tons}\) b) \(9\,\text{tons} = \square\,\text{lb}\) c) \(5000\,\text{lb} = \square\,\text{tons}\ \square\,\text{lb}\) d) \(6\,\text{tons}\ 80\,\text{lb} = \square\,\text{lb}\)

Hints

- One ton equals \(2000\) pounds. - When converting to a smaller unit, the numerical value becomes larger. - Look for complete groups of \(2000\) pounds and any remainder.

Solution

1. a) Since \(2000\,\text{lb}=1\,\text{ton}\) and \(4\times2000=8000\), \(8000\,\text{lb}=4\,\text{tons}\). 2. b) \(9\times2000\,\text{lb}=18{,}000\,\text{lb}\). 3. c) \(5000\,\text{lb}\) contains \(4000\,\text{lb}=2\,\text{tons}\), with \(1000\,\text{lb}\) remaining. 4. d) \(6\times2000\,\text{lb}+80\,\text{lb}=12{,}080\,\text{lb}\).

Answer

a) \(4\,\text{tons}\) b) \(18{,}000\,\text{lb}\) c) \(2\,\text{tons}\ 1000\,\text{lb}\) d) \(12{,}080\,\text{lb}\)
Unit conversions within a system 47
Compare the weights and write \(<\), \(>\), or \(=\). a) \(3\,\text{tons} \mathbin{\square} 300\,\text{lb}\) b) \(5200\,\text{lb} \mathbin{\square} 2\,\text{tons}\ 1200\,\text{lb}\) c) \(1\,\text{ton}\ 5\,\text{lb} \mathbin{\square} 2050\,\text{lb}\) d) \(8000\,\text{oz} \mathbin{\square} 500\,\text{lb}\)

Hints

- Convert both sides to the same unit before comparing. - One ton equals \(2000\) pounds. - One pound equals \(16\) ounces.

Solution

1. a) \(3\,\text{tons} = 6000\,\text{lb}\). Since \(6000 > 300\), \(3\,\text{tons} > 300\,\text{lb}\). 2. b) \(2\,\text{tons}\ 1200\,\text{lb} = 4000\,\text{lb} + 1200\,\text{lb} = 5200\,\text{lb}\), so the weights are equal. 3. c) \(1\,\text{ton}\ 5\,\text{lb} = 2005\,\text{lb}\). Since \(2005 < 2050\), the first weight is less. 4. d) Since \(1\,\text{lb} = 16\,\text{oz}\), \(500\,\text{lb} = 500 \times 16\,\text{oz} = 8000\,\text{oz}\), so the weights are equal.

Answer

a) \(>\) b) \(=\) c) \(<\) d) \(=\)
Unit conversions within a system 48
For each pair, determine how many times as large the first measurement is as the second. a) \(1\,\text{yd}\) and \(1\,\text{ft}\) b) \(1\,\text{ft}\) and \(1\,\text{in.}\) c) \(1\,\text{lb}\) and \(1\,\text{oz}\) d) \(1\,\text{ton}\) and \(200\,\text{lb}\)

Hints

- Convert both measurements in a pair to the same unit. - Recall the conversion factors for yards, feet, inches, pounds, ounces, and tons. - Divide the larger numerical value by the smaller one.

Solution

1. a) Since \(1\,\text{yd}=3\,\text{ft}\), the first measurement is \(3\) times as large. 2. b) Since \(1\,\text{ft}=12\,\text{in.}\), the first measurement is \(12\) times as large. 3. c) Since \(1\,\text{lb}=16\,\text{oz}\), the first measurement is \(16\) times as large. 4. d) Since \(1\,\text{ton}=2000\,\text{lb}\), calculate \(2000 \div 200=10\). The first measurement is \(10\) times as large.

Answer

a) \(3\) times b) \(12\) times c) \(16\) times d) \(10\) times
Unit conversions within a system 49
Determine how many times the smaller measurement fits into the larger measurement. a) How many times does \(20\,\text{cm}\) fit into \(1\,\text{m}\)? b) How many times does \(250\,\text{g}\) fit into \(1\,\text{kg}\)? c) How many times does \(50\,\text{m}\) fit into \(1\,\text{km}\)?

Hints

- First convert both measurements to the same smaller unit. - Divide to determine how many equal parts fit into the whole. - For numbers ending in zeros, use place value to simplify the division.

Solution

1. a) Convert \(1\,\text{m}\) to \(100\,\text{cm}\). Then \(100 \div 20=5\), so \(20\,\text{cm}\) fits \(5\) times. 2. b) Convert \(1\,\text{kg}\) to \(1000\,\text{g}\). Then \(1000 \div 250=4\), so \(250\,\text{g}\) fits \(4\) times. 3. c) Convert \(1\,\text{km}\) to \(1000\,\text{m}\). Then \(1000 \div 50=20\), so \(50\,\text{m}\) fits \(20\) times.

Answer

a) \(5\) times b) \(4\) times c) \(20\) times
Unit conversions within a system 50
Compare the lengths. Write \(<\), \(>\), or \(=\) in each blank. a) \(5\,\text{km}\ \square\ 500\,\text{m}\) b) \(2000\,\text{m}\ \square\ 2\,\text{km}\) c) \(60\,\text{m}\ \square\ 600\,\text{cm}\) d) \(10\,\text{cm}\ \square\ 1000\,\text{mm}\) e) \(4\,\text{km}\ \square\ 4400\,\text{m}\)

Hints

- Can you compare the measurements directly, or must you first use the same unit? - It is often helpful to convert the larger unit to the smaller unit. - Recall how many centimeters are in a meter and how many millimeters are in a centimeter.

Solution

1. Convert the larger unit in each pair to the smaller unit. 2. a) \(5\,\text{km}=5000\,\text{m}\), and \(5000>500\), so the first length is greater. 3. b) \(2\,\text{km}=2000\,\text{m}\), so the lengths are equal. 4. c) \(60\,\text{m}=6000\,\text{cm}\), and \(6000>600\), so the first length is greater. 5. d) \(10\,\text{cm}=100\,\text{mm}\), and \(100<1000\), so the first length is smaller. 6. e) \(4\,\text{km}=4000\,\text{m}\), and \(4000<4400\), so the first length is smaller.

Answer

a) \(>\) b) \(=\) c) \(>\) d) \(<\) e) \(<\)
Unit conversions within a system 51
Convert each length to the requested unit. a) \(7\,\text{km}=\square\,\text{m}\) b) \(26\,\text{km}=\square\,\text{m}\) c) \(400\,\text{km}=\square\,\text{m}\) d) \(3000\,\text{m}=\square\,\text{km}\) e) \(80{,}000\,\text{m}=\square\,\text{km}\)

Hints

- How many meters are in \(1\,\text{km}\)? - Does the numerical value become larger or smaller when you convert kilometers to meters? - Use place value and complete groups of \(1000\) to move between meters and kilometers.

Solution

1. Use \(1\,\text{km}=1000\,\text{m}\). 2. a) \(7\times1000=7000\,\text{m}\). 3. b) \(26\times1000=26{,}000\,\text{m}\). 4. c) \(400\times1000=400{,}000\,\text{m}\). 5. d) \(3000\,\text{m}=3\,\text{km}\). 6. e) \(80{,}000\,\text{m}=80\,\text{km}\).

Answer

a) \(7000\,\text{m}\) b) \(26{,}000\,\text{m}\) c) \(400{,}000\,\text{m}\) d) \(3\,\text{km}\) e) \(80\,\text{km}\)
Unit conversions within a system 52
Convert each length and fill in the missing numbers. a) \(407\,\text{cm} = \square\,\text{m}\ \square\,\text{cm}\) b) \(2\,\text{m}\ 50\,\text{cm} = \square\,\text{cm}\) c) \(1\,\text{m}\ 34\,\text{cm} = \square\,\text{cm}\) d) \(800\,\text{cm} = \square\,\text{m}\)

Hints

- Use \(100\,\text{cm} = 1\,\text{m}\). - Convert each part of a mixed measurement separately. - Check whether the requested unit is larger or smaller than the given unit.

Solution

1. a) \(407\,\text{cm}\) contains \(4\) groups of \(100\,\text{cm}\) with \(7\,\text{cm}\) remaining, so \(407\,\text{cm} = 4\,\text{m}\ 7\,\text{cm}\). 2. b) \(2\,\text{m} = 200\,\text{cm}\). Adding \(50\,\text{cm}\) gives \(250\,\text{cm}\). 3. c) \(1\,\text{m} = 100\,\text{cm}\). Adding \(34\,\text{cm}\) gives \(134\,\text{cm}\). 4. d) Since \(100\,\text{cm} = 1\,\text{m}\), \(800\,\text{cm} = 8\,\text{m}\).

Answer

a) \(4\,\text{m}\ 7\,\text{cm}\) b) \(250\,\text{cm}\) c) \(134\,\text{cm}\) d) \(8\,\text{m}\)
Unit conversions within a system 53
Write each length in mixed-unit form using the next larger unit. a) \(504\,\text{cm}\) b) \(820\,\text{cm}\) c) \(1530\,\text{m}\) d) \(2009\,\text{m}\)

Hints

- Use \(100\,\text{cm}=1\,\text{m}\) and \(1000\,\text{m}=1\,\text{km}\). - Find the number of complete groups of the conversion factor. - The remainder stays in the smaller unit.

Solution

1. a) Since \(100\,\text{cm}=1\,\text{m}\), \(504\,\text{cm}=5\,\text{m}\ 4\,\text{cm}\). 2. b) Since \(100\,\text{cm}=1\,\text{m}\), \(820\,\text{cm}=8\,\text{m}\ 20\,\text{cm}\). 3. c) Since \(1000\,\text{m}=1\,\text{km}\), \(1530\,\text{m}=1\,\text{km}\ 530\,\text{m}\). 4. d) Since \(1000\,\text{m}=1\,\text{km}\), \(2009\,\text{m}=2\,\text{km}\ 9\,\text{m}\).

Answer

a) \(5\,\text{m}\ 4\,\text{cm}\) b) \(8\,\text{m}\ 20\,\text{cm}\) c) \(1\,\text{km}\ 530\,\text{m}\) d) \(2\,\text{km}\ 9\,\text{m}\)
Unit conversions within a system 54
Write each capacity using liters and milliliters, as in the example. Example: \(4200\,\text{mL} = 4\,\text{L}\ 200\,\text{mL}\) a) \(3600\,\text{mL}\) b) \(5900\,\text{mL}\) c) \(1240\,\text{mL}\) d) \(700\,\text{mL}\)

Hints

- One liter equals \(1000\) milliliters. - Divide the number of milliliters into groups of \(1000\). - The remainder stays in milliliters.

Solution

1. Use \(1000\,\text{mL} = 1\,\text{L}\). 2. a) \(3600\,\text{mL}\) has \(3\) groups of \(1000\,\text{mL}\) and \(600\,\text{mL}\) remaining, so it is \(3\,\text{L}\ 600\,\text{mL}\). 3. b) \(5900\,\text{mL} = 5\,\text{L}\ 900\,\text{mL}\). 4. c) \(1240\,\text{mL} = 1\,\text{L}\ 240\,\text{mL}\). 5. d) \(700\,\text{mL} = 0\,\text{L}\ 700\,\text{mL}\).

Answer

a) \(3\,\text{L}\ 600\,\text{mL}\) b) \(5\,\text{L}\ 900\,\text{mL}\) c) \(1\,\text{L}\ 240\,\text{mL}\) d) \(0\,\text{L}\ 700\,\text{mL}\)
Unit conversions within a system 55
Compare each pair of lengths. Convert both measurements to centimeters, then write \(<\), \(>\), or \(=\). a) \(4\,\text{m}\ 7\,\text{cm} \mathbin{\square} 405\,\text{cm}\) b) \(2\,\text{m}\ 30\,\text{cm} \mathbin{\square} 230\,\text{cm}\) c) \(15\,\text{m}\ 2\,\text{cm} \mathbin{\square} 1500\,\text{cm}\) d) \(600\,\text{cm} \mathbin{\square} 6\,\text{m}\)

Hints

- Convert both lengths to centimeters before comparing. - Use \(1\,\text{m} = 100\,\text{cm}\). - Convert every part of a mixed measurement.

Solution

1. a) \(4\,\text{m}\ 7\,\text{cm} = 400\,\text{cm} + 7\,\text{cm} = 407\,\text{cm}\). Since \(407 > 405\), the correct symbol is \(>\). 2. b) \(2\,\text{m}\ 30\,\text{cm} = 200\,\text{cm} + 30\,\text{cm} = 230\,\text{cm}\), so the lengths are equal. 3. c) \(15\,\text{m}\ 2\,\text{cm} = 1500\,\text{cm} + 2\,\text{cm} = 1502\,\text{cm}\). Since \(1502 > 1500\), the correct symbol is \(>\). 4. d) \(6\,\text{m} = 600\,\text{cm}\), so the lengths are equal.

Answer

a) \(>\) b) \(=\) c) \(>\) d) \(=\)
Unit conversions within a system 56
Write each length using meters and centimeters. For example, \(125\,\text{cm} = 1\,\text{m}\ 25\,\text{cm}\). a) \(678\,\text{cm}\) b) \(409\,\text{cm}\) c) \(1050\,\text{cm}\) d) \(82\,\text{cm}\)

Hints

- One meter equals \(100\) centimeters. - Count the complete groups of \(100\) centimeters. - The remainder is the number of centimeters.

Solution

1. Use \(100\,\text{cm} = 1\,\text{m}\). 2. a) \(678\,\text{cm} = 6\,\text{m}\ 78\,\text{cm}\). 3. b) \(409\,\text{cm} = 4\,\text{m}\ 9\,\text{cm}\). 4. c) \(1050\,\text{cm} = 10\,\text{m}\ 50\,\text{cm}\). 5. d) Because \(82\,\text{cm}\) is less than \(1\) meter, it is \(0\,\text{m}\ 82\,\text{cm}\).

Answer

a) \(6\,\text{m}\ 78\,\text{cm}\) b) \(4\,\text{m}\ 9\,\text{cm}\) c) \(10\,\text{m}\ 50\,\text{cm}\) d) \(0\,\text{m}\ 82\,\text{cm}\)
Unit conversions within a system 57
Convert each measurement. a) \(6842\,\text{m}=\square\,\text{km}\ \square\,\text{m}\) b) \(4030\,\text{m}=\square\,\text{km}\ \square\,\text{m}\) c) \(9009\,\text{m}=\square\,\text{km}\ \square\,\text{m}\) d) \(15\,\text{km}\ 75\,\text{m}=\square\,\text{m}\)

Hints

- One kilometer equals \(1000\) meters. - Complete groups of \(1000\) meters become kilometers. - Keep zeros in their correct place values.

Solution

1. Use \(1\,\text{km} = 1000\,\text{m}\). 2. \(6842\,\text{m}\) contains \(6\) kilometers with \(842\) meters remaining, so it is \(6\,\text{km}\ 842\,\text{m}\). 3. \(4030\,\text{m} = 4\,\text{km}\ 30\,\text{m}\). 4. \(9009\,\text{m} = 9\,\text{km}\ 9\,\text{m}\). 5. \(15\,\text{km}\ 75\,\text{m} = 15 \times 1000\,\text{m} + 75\,\text{m} = 15{,}075\,\text{m}\).

Answer

a) \(6\,\text{km}\ 842\,\text{m}\) b) \(4\,\text{km}\ 30\,\text{m}\) c) \(9\,\text{km}\ 9\,\text{m}\) d) \(15{,}075\,\text{m}\)
Unit conversions within a system 58
Rewrite each length using only one unit. For a mixed-unit length, use its smaller unit. \(7\,\text{km}\); \(3\,\text{m}\ 50\,\text{cm}\); \(12\,\text{cm}\ 4\,\text{mm}\); \(450\,\text{m}\); \(1\,\text{km}\ 5\,\text{m}\)

Hints

- Identify whether each length already uses one unit or combines two units. - For a mixed-unit length, convert the larger unit and add the remaining smaller units.

Solution

1. \(7\,\text{km}\) already uses one unit, so it remains \(7\,\text{km}\). 2. \(3\,\text{m}\ 50\,\text{cm}=300\,\text{cm}+50\,\text{cm}=350\,\text{cm}\). 3. \(12\,\text{cm}\ 4\,\text{mm}=120\,\text{mm}+4\,\text{mm}=124\,\text{mm}\). 4. \(450\,\text{m}\) already uses one unit, so it remains \(450\,\text{m}\). 5. \(1\,\text{km}\ 5\,\text{m}=1000\,\text{m}+5\,\text{m}=1005\,\text{m}\).

Answer

\(7\,\text{km}\); \(350\,\text{cm}\); \(124\,\text{mm}\); \(450\,\text{m}\); \(1005\,\text{m}\)
Unit conversions within a system 59
Write \(<\), \(>\), or \(=\) for each comparison. a) \(3\,\text{lb}\ 4\,\text{oz}\ \square\ 56\,\text{oz}\) b) \(2\,\text{hr}\ 5\,\text{min}\ \square\ 125\,\text{min}\) c) \(5\,\text{ft}\ 7\,\text{in}\ \square\ 67\,\text{in}\) d) \(1\,\text{ton}\ 500\,\text{lb}\ \square\ 2050\,\text{lb}\)

Hints

- Convert both sides of each comparison to the same unit. - Think about how many smaller units make one larger unit. - Compare the numbers only after their units match.

Solution

1. a) \(3\,\text{lb}\ 4\,\text{oz}=48+4=52\,\text{oz}\), and \(52<56\). 2. b) \(2\,\text{hr}\ 5\,\text{min}=120+5=125\,\text{min}\), so the times are equal. 3. c) \(5\,\text{ft}\ 7\,\text{in}=60+7=67\,\text{in}\), so the lengths are equal. 4. d) \(1\,\text{ton}\ 500\,\text{lb}=2000+500=2500\,\text{lb}\), and \(2500>2050\).

Answer

a) \(<\) b) \(=\) c) \(=\) d) \(>\)
Unit conversions within a system 60
Convert each mass to grams (\(\text{g}\)). a) \(7\,\text{kg}\) b) \(15\,\text{kg}\) c) \(3\,\text{kg}\ 250\,\text{g}\) d) \(20\,\text{kg}\ 5\,\text{g}\) e) \(\frac{1}{4}\,\text{kg}\)

Hints

- How many grams are in \(1\,\text{kg}\)? - For a mixed-unit mass, convert the kilograms first and then add the remaining grams. - What does one-fourth of a kilogram mean?

Solution

1. Use \(1\,\text{kg}=1000\,\text{g}\). 2. a) \(7 \times 1000\,\text{g}=7000\,\text{g}\). 3. b) \(15 \times 1000\,\text{g}=15{,}000\,\text{g}\). 4. c) \(3 \times 1000\,\text{g}+250\,\text{g}=3250\,\text{g}\). 5. d) \(20 \times 1000\,\text{g}+5\,\text{g}=20{,}005\,\text{g}\). 6. e) Since \(1000\,\text{g} \div 4=250\,\text{g}\), \(\frac{1}{4}\,\text{kg}=250\,\text{g}\).

Answer

a) \(7000\,\text{g}\) b) \(15{,}000\,\text{g}\) c) \(3250\,\text{g}\) d) \(20{,}005\,\text{g}\) e) \(250\,\text{g}\)
Unit conversions within a system 61
Convert each weight to the requested unit. a) \(9\,\text{tons}=\square\,\text{lb}\) b) \(14\,\text{tons}=\square\,\text{lb}\) c) \(12{,}000\,\text{lb}=\square\,\text{tons}\) d) \(64{,}000\,\text{lb}=\square\,\text{tons}\) e) \(5\,\text{lb}\ 2\,\text{oz}=\square\,\text{oz}\)

Hints

- Recall how many pounds make a ton. - When changing pounds to tons, count full groups of the same size. - For the last part, convert the pounds to ounces before adding the extra ounces.

Solution

1. Use \(1\,\text{ton}=2000\,\text{lb}\) and \(1\,\text{lb}=16\,\text{oz}\). 2. a) \(9\times2000=18{,}000\), so \(9\,\text{tons}=18{,}000\,\text{lb}\). 3. b) \(14\times2000=28{,}000\), so \(14\,\text{tons}=28{,}000\,\text{lb}\). 4. c) \(12{,}000\div2000=6\), so the weight is \(6\,\text{tons}\). 5. d) \(64{,}000\div2000=32\), so the weight is \(32\,\text{tons}\). 6. e) \(5\times16+2=82\), so the weight is \(82\,\text{oz}\).

Answer

a) \(18{,}000\,\text{lb}\) b) \(28{,}000\,\text{lb}\) c) \(6\,\text{tons}\) d) \(32\,\text{tons}\) e) \(82\,\text{oz}\)
Unit conversions within a system 62
Convert each mixed-unit weight to pounds (\(\text{lb}\)). a) \(4\,\text{tons}\ 250\,\text{lb}\) b) \(6\,\text{tons}\ 80\,\text{lb}\) c) \(2\,\text{tons}\ 5\,\text{lb}\) d) \(15\,\text{tons}\ 15\,\text{lb}\)

Hints

- How many pounds are in \(1\,\text{ton}\)? - Use zeros as place-value placeholders when you write each product. - Convert the tons first, then add the remaining pounds.

Solution

1. Use \(1\,\text{ton}=2000\,\text{lb}\). 2. Multiply the number of tons by \(2000\), then add the remaining pounds. 3. a) \(4 \times 2000\,\text{lb}+250\,\text{lb}=8250\,\text{lb}\). 4. b) \(6 \times 2000\,\text{lb}+80\,\text{lb}=12{,}080\,\text{lb}\). 5. c) \(2 \times 2000\,\text{lb}+5\,\text{lb}=4005\,\text{lb}\). 6. d) \(15 \times 2000\,\text{lb}+15\,\text{lb}=30{,}015\,\text{lb}\).

Answer

a) \(8250\,\text{lb}\) b) \(12{,}080\,\text{lb}\) c) \(4005\,\text{lb}\) d) \(30{,}015\,\text{lb}\)
Unit conversions within a system 63
Write each measurement in mixed-unit form using the two units shown. a) \(3750\,\text{m}\) in kilometers and meters b) \(8005\,\text{g}\) in kilograms and grams c) \(12{,}040\,\text{mL}\) in liters and milliliters d) \(50{,}002\,\text{m}\) in kilometers and meters

Hints

- Each conversion uses a factor of \(1000\). - Find the number of complete groups of \(1000\). - The remainder stays in the smaller unit.

Solution

1. Use \(1000\,\text{m} = 1\,\text{km}\), \(1000\,\text{g} = 1\,\text{kg}\), and \(1000\,\text{mL} = 1\,\text{L}\). 2. a) \(3750\,\text{m} = 3\,\text{km}\ 750\,\text{m}\). 3. b) \(8005\,\text{g} = 8\,\text{kg}\ 5\,\text{g}\). 4. c) \(12{,}040\,\text{mL} = 12\,\text{L}\ 40\,\text{mL}\). 5. d) \(50{,}002\,\text{m} = 50\,\text{km}\ 2\,\text{m}\).

Answer

a) \(3\,\text{km}\ 750\,\text{m}\) b) \(8\,\text{kg}\ 5\,\text{g}\) c) \(12\,\text{L}\ 40\,\text{mL}\) d) \(50\,\text{km}\ 2\,\text{m}\)
Unit conversions within a system 64
Complete each weight conversion. 1. \(3\,\text{tons}\ 5\,\text{lb} = \square\,\text{lb}\) 2. \(8070\,\text{lb} = \square\,\text{tons}\ \square\,\text{lb}\) 3. \(10\,\text{tons}\ 10\,\text{lb} = \square\,\text{lb}\) 4. \(1200\,\text{lb} + \square\,\text{lb} = 1\,\text{ton}\)

Hints

- One ton equals \(2000\) pounds. - Convert tons to pounds before adding the remaining pounds. - For the last equation, think about how many pounds must be added to reach one ton.

Solution

1. Use \(1\,\text{ton} = 2000\,\text{lb}\). 2. \(3 \times 2000\,\text{lb} + 5\,\text{lb} = 6005\,\text{lb}\). 3. \(8070\,\text{lb}\) contains \(8000\,\text{lb} = 4\) tons with \(70\,\text{lb}\) remaining. 4. \(10 \times 2000\,\text{lb} + 10\,\text{lb} = 20{,}010\,\text{lb}\). 5. \(2000\,\text{lb} - 1200\,\text{lb} = 800\,\text{lb}\).

Answer

1. \(6005\,\text{lb}\) 2. \(4\,\text{tons}\ 70\,\text{lb}\) 3. \(20{,}010\,\text{lb}\) 4. \(800\,\text{lb}\)
Unit conversions within a system 65
Convert each weight to the next larger unit. a) \(144\,\text{oz}\) b) \(384\,\text{oz}\) c) \(10{,}000\,\text{lb}\) d) \(220{,}000\,\text{lb}\)

Hints

- How many ounces are in \(1\,\text{lb}\)? - How many pounds are in \(1\,\text{ton}\)? - Find a multiplication fact whose product is the given smaller-unit amount.

Solution

1. a) Since \(9\times16=144\), \(144\,\text{oz}=9\,\text{lb}\). 2. b) Since \(24\times16=384\), \(384\,\text{oz}=24\,\text{lb}\). 3. c) Since \(5\times2000=10{,}000\), \(10{,}000\,\text{lb}=5\,\text{tons}\). 4. d) Since \(110\times2000=220{,}000\), \(220{,}000\,\text{lb}=110\,\text{tons}\).

Answer

a) \(9\,\text{lb}\) b) \(24\,\text{lb}\) c) \(5\,\text{tons}\) d) \(110\,\text{tons}\)
Unit conversions within a system 66
Write each mass using kilograms and grams. Example: \(2345\,\text{g} = 2\,\text{kg}\ 345\,\text{g}\). a) \(1405\,\text{g}\) b) \(3060\,\text{g}\) c) \(7008\,\text{g}\) d) \(12{,}500\,\text{g}\) e) \(20{,}030\,\text{g}\)

Hints

- One kilogram equals \(1000\) grams. - Separate each number into thousands and the remainder. - Pay close attention to zeros in the tens and hundreds places.

Solution

1. Use \(1000\,\text{g} = 1\,\text{kg}\). Complete groups of \(1000\) become kilograms, and the remainder stays in grams. 2. a) \(1405\,\text{g} = 1\,\text{kg}\ 405\,\text{g}\). 3. b) \(3060\,\text{g} = 3\,\text{kg}\ 60\,\text{g}\). 4. c) \(7008\,\text{g} = 7\,\text{kg}\ 8\,\text{g}\). 5. d) \(12{,}500\,\text{g} = 12\,\text{kg}\ 500\,\text{g}\). 6. e) \(20{,}030\,\text{g} = 20\,\text{kg}\ 30\,\text{g}\).

Answer

a) \(1\,\text{kg}\ 405\,\text{g}\) b) \(3\,\text{kg}\ 60\,\text{g}\) c) \(7\,\text{kg}\ 8\,\text{g}\) d) \(12\,\text{kg}\ 500\,\text{g}\) e) \(20\,\text{kg}\ 30\,\text{g}\)
Unit conversions within a system 67
Compare each pair of masses. Convert both sides to the same unit, then write \(<\), \(>\), or \(=\). a) \(3\,\text{kg}\ 50\,\text{g} \mathbin{\square} 3500\,\text{g}\) b) \(6004\,\text{g} \mathbin{\square} 6\,\text{kg}\ 40\,\text{g}\) c) \(2\,\text{kg}\ 7\,\text{g} \mathbin{\square} 2007\,\text{g}\) d) \(10\,\text{kg}\ 200\,\text{g} \mathbin{\square} 1200\,\text{g}\) e) \(4080\,\text{g} \mathbin{\square} 4\,\text{kg}\ 8\,\text{g}\)

Hints

- Convert all measurements to grams. - Use place value carefully, especially when zeros appear. - Compare the resulting whole numbers.

Solution

1. Convert each mixed measurement to grams. 2. a) \(3\,\text{kg}\ 50\,\text{g} = 3050\,\text{g}\), and \(3050 < 3500\). 3. b) \(6\,\text{kg}\ 40\,\text{g} = 6040\,\text{g}\), and \(6004 < 6040\). 4. c) \(2\,\text{kg}\ 7\,\text{g} = 2007\,\text{g}\), so the masses are equal. 5. d) \(10\,\text{kg}\ 200\,\text{g} = 10{,}200\,\text{g}\), and \(10{,}200 > 1200\). 6. e) \(4\,\text{kg}\ 8\,\text{g} = 4008\,\text{g}\), and \(4080 > 4008\).

Answer

a) \(<\) b) \(<\) c) \(=\) d) \(>\) e) \(>\)
Unit conversions within a system 68
Complete each length conversion. a) \(408\,\text{cm} = \square\,\text{m}\ \square\,\text{cm}\) b) \(1050\,\text{m} = \square\,\text{km}\ \square\,\text{m}\) c) \(7\,\text{m}\ 3\,\text{cm} = \square\,\text{cm}\) d) \(5\,\text{km}\ 20\,\text{m} = \square\,\text{m}\)

Hints

- One meter equals \(100\) centimeters. - One kilometer equals \(1000\) meters. - Keep zeros in their correct place values.

Solution

1. a) \(408\,\text{cm}\) contains \(4\) complete meters and \(8\) centimeters, so \(408\,\text{cm} = 4\,\text{m}\ 8\,\text{cm}\). 2. b) \(1050\,\text{m}\) contains \(1\) kilometer and \(50\) meters, so \(1050\,\text{m} = 1\,\text{km}\ 50\,\text{m}\). 3. c) \(7\,\text{m}\ 3\,\text{cm} = 7 \times 100\,\text{cm} + 3\,\text{cm} = 703\,\text{cm}\). 4. d) \(5\,\text{km}\ 20\,\text{m} = 5 \times 1000\,\text{m} + 20\,\text{m} = 5020\,\text{m}\).

Answer

a) \(4\,\text{m}\ 8\,\text{cm}\) b) \(1\,\text{km}\ 50\,\text{m}\) c) \(703\,\text{cm}\) d) \(5020\,\text{m}\)
Unit conversions within a system 69
A large container holds \(15{,}700\,\text{mL}\) of juice. Write this amount using liters and milliliters.

Hints

- One liter equals \(1000\) milliliters. - Separate the number into thousands and the remainder. - The complete thousands are liters.

Solution

1. Use \(1000\,\text{mL} = 1\,\text{L}\). 2. The amount \(15{,}700\,\text{mL}\) contains \(15\) complete liters with \(700\,\text{mL}\) remaining. 3. Therefore, \(15{,}700\,\text{mL} = 15\,\text{L}\ 700\,\text{mL}\).

Answer

The container holds \(15\,\text{L}\ 700\,\text{mL}\).
Unit conversions within a system 70
A truck carries a load weighing \(24{,}040\,\text{lb}\). Write this weight using tons and pounds.

Hints

- One ton equals \(2000\) pounds. - Find the greatest multiple of \(2000\) that does not exceed \(24{,}040\). - The difference is the remaining number of pounds.

Solution

1. Use \(1\,\text{ton} = 2000\,\text{lb}\). 2. Twelve tons equals \(12 \times 2000\,\text{lb} = 24{,}000\,\text{lb}\). 3. The remaining weight is \(24{,}040\,\text{lb} - 24{,}000\,\text{lb} = 40\,\text{lb}\). 4. Therefore, the load weighs \(12\,\text{tons}\ 40\,\text{lb}\).

Answer

The load weighs \(12\,\text{tons}\ 40\,\text{lb}\).
Unit conversions within a system 71
Three students tell how long they have been on a swim team: - Anna: “I have been on the team for \(2\) years \(3\) months.” - Ben: “I have been on the team for \(4\) years \(8\) months.” - Clara: “I have been on the team for \(6\) years \(1\) month.” Write each length of time entirely in months.

Hints

- How many months are in one year? - Convert the full years to months first. - Add the extra months.

Solution

1. Anna: \(2 \times 12 + 3 = 24 + 3 = 27\) months. 2. Ben: \(4 \times 12 + 8 = 48 + 8 = 56\) months. 3. Clara: \(6 \times 12 + 1 = 72 + 1 = 73\) months.

Answer

Anna: \(27\) months Ben: \(56\) months Clara: \(73\) months
Unit conversions within a system 72
Maya says, “\(12\) centuries is the same as \(120\) years.” Check the statement. How many years are actually in \(12\) centuries? Briefly explain Maya's likely error.

Hints

- How many years are in \(1\) century? - What number should you multiply by to convert centuries to years? - Compare your result with Maya's number.

Solution

1. One century is \(100\) years, so multiply: \(12 \times 100 = 1200\). 2. Therefore, \(12\) centuries is \(1200\) years. 3. Maya likely multiplied by \(10\) instead of \(100\), or omitted one zero.

Answer

\(12\) centuries is \(1200\,\text{years}\). Maya likely multiplied by \(10\) instead of \(100\).
Unit conversions within a system 73
A circus stays in a city for \(7\) weeks \(4\) days. How many days does it stay altogether?

Hints

- How many days are in one week? - Find the number of days in the full weeks. - Add the remaining days.

Solution

1. Convert the weeks to days: \(7 \times 7 = 49\) days. 2. Add the extra days: \(49 + 4 = 53\) days.

Answer

The circus stays for \(53\) days.
Unit conversions within a system 74
Convert each time to seconds (\(\text{s}\)). a) \(5\,\text{min}\ 20\,\text{s}\) b) \(12\,\text{min}\ 45\,\text{s}\) c) \(20\,\text{min}\ 8\,\text{s}\)

Hints

- How many seconds are in \(1\) minute? - First find the number of seconds in the full minutes. - Add the remaining seconds at the end. - You can break apart a product such as \(12 \times 60\) into easier partial products.

Solution

1. Use \(1\,\text{min}=60\,\text{s}\). 2. Convert the full minutes to seconds, then add the remaining seconds. 3. a) \(5 \times 60\,\text{s}+20\,\text{s}=300\,\text{s}+20\,\text{s}=320\,\text{s}\). 4. b) \(12 \times 60\,\text{s}+45\,\text{s}=720\,\text{s}+45\,\text{s}=765\,\text{s}\). 5. c) \(20 \times 60\,\text{s}+8\,\text{s}=1200\,\text{s}+8\,\text{s}=1208\,\text{s}\).

Answer

a) \(320\,\text{s}\) b) \(765\,\text{s}\) c) \(1208\,\text{s}\)
Unit conversions within a system 75
Convert each time interval to hours and minutes. a) \(145\,\text{min}\) b) \(310\,\text{min}\) c) \(605\,\text{min}\)

Hints

- One hour equals \(60\) minutes. - Find the greatest multiple of \(60\) that does not exceed each number. - The difference is the remaining number of minutes.

Solution

1. Find the greatest multiple of \(60\) that does not exceed each number of minutes. The number of groups gives the complete hours, and the difference gives the remaining minutes. 2. a) \(145=2\times60+25\), so \(145\,\text{min}=2\,\text{hr}\ 25\,\text{min}\). 3. b) \(310=5\times60+10\), so \(310\,\text{min}=5\,\text{hr}\ 10\,\text{min}\). 4. c) \(605=10\times60+5\), so \(605\,\text{min}=10\,\text{hr}\ 5\,\text{min}\).

Answer

a) \(2\,\text{hr}\ 25\,\text{min}\) b) \(5\,\text{hr}\ 10\,\text{min}\) c) \(10\,\text{hr}\ 5\,\text{min}\)
Unit conversions within a system 76
Decide whether each conversion is true or false. a) \(180\,\text{min}=3\,\text{hr}\) b) \(2\,\text{years}=20\,\text{months}\) c) \(5\,\text{min}=500\,\text{s}\) d) \(72\,\text{hr}=3\,\text{days}\)

Hints

- Recall how many smaller time units are in each larger unit. - Write the conversion relationship for hours, minutes, seconds, months, or years. - Use related multiplication facts to check each statement.

Solution

1. a) Since \(3\times60=180\), \(180\) minutes is \(3\) hours. The conversion is true. 2. b) Since \(2\times12=24\), \(2\) years is \(24\) months. The conversion is false. 3. c) Since \(5\times60=300\), \(5\) minutes is \(300\) seconds. The conversion is false. 4. d) Since \(3\times24=72\), \(72\) hours is \(3\) days. The conversion is true.

Answer

a) True b) False c) False d) True
Unit conversions within a system 77
Convert each time to the next larger time unit. a) \(420\,\text{s}\) b) \(600\,\text{min}\) c) \(96\,\text{hr}\) d) \(120\,\text{months}\)

Hints

- What is the next larger unit after seconds? After minutes? - Look for the number of complete conversion-factor groups in each amount. - Use a related multiplication fact to check the conversion.

Solution

1. a) Since \(7\times60=420\), \(420\,\text{s}=7\,\text{min}\). 2. b) Since \(10\times60=600\), \(600\,\text{min}=10\,\text{hr}\). 3. c) Since \(4\times24=96\), \(96\,\text{hr}=4\,\text{days}\). 4. d) Since \(10\times12=120\), \(120\,\text{months}=10\,\text{years}\).

Answer

a) \(7\,\text{min}\) b) \(10\,\text{hr}\) c) \(4\,\text{days}\) d) \(10\,\text{years}\)
Unit conversions within a system 78
Convert each duration to years and months. a) \(32\) months b) \(50\) months c) \(75\) months d) \(100\) months

Hints

- One year has \(12\) months. - Find the number of complete groups of \(12\). - The remainder is the number of additional months.

Solution

1. Find the number of complete groups of \(12\) months. Each complete group is one year, and any amount left over is the additional number of months. 2. a) \(32=2\times12+8\), so \(32\) months is \(2\) years \(8\) months. 3. b) \(50=4\times12+2\), so \(50\) months is \(4\) years \(2\) months. 4. c) \(75=6\times12+3\), so \(75\) months is \(6\) years \(3\) months. 5. d) \(100=8\times12+4\), so \(100\) months is \(8\) years \(4\) months.

Answer

a) \(2\) years \(8\) months b) \(4\) years \(2\) months c) \(6\) years \(3\) months d) \(8\) years \(4\) months
Unit conversions within a system 79
Compare each pair of time intervals. Write \(<\), \(>\), or \(=\). a) \(260\,\text{s} \mathbin{\square} 4\,\text{min}\ 15\,\text{s}\) b) \(500\,\text{s} \mathbin{\square} 8\,\text{min}\ 20\,\text{s}\) c) \(10\,\text{min}\ 5\,\text{s} \mathbin{\square} 600\,\text{s}\) d) \(12\,\text{min}\ 40\,\text{s} \mathbin{\square} 760\,\text{s}\)

Hints

- Convert both sides to seconds. - One minute equals \(60\) seconds. - Use the minute and second parts together to determine each total number of seconds.

Solution

1. Convert each mixed time interval to seconds using \(1\,\text{min} = 60\,\text{s}\). 2. a) \(4 \times 60\,\text{s} + 15\,\text{s} = 255\,\text{s}\). Since \(260 > 255\), the correct symbol is \(>\). 3. b) \(8 \times 60\,\text{s} + 20\,\text{s} = 500\,\text{s}\), so the intervals are equal. 4. c) \(10 \times 60\,\text{s} + 5\,\text{s} = 605\,\text{s}\). Since \(605 > 600\), the correct symbol is \(>\). 5. d) \(12 \times 60\,\text{s} + 40\,\text{s} = 760\,\text{s}\), so the intervals are equal.

Answer

a) \(>\) b) \(=\) c) \(>\) d) \(=\)
Unit conversions within a system 80
Emma measures the length of her room as \(405\,\text{cm}\). Her brother says, “That is \(4\,\text{m}\ 50\,\text{cm}\).” Is he correct? Explain and write the correct length in meters and centimeters.

Hints

- One meter equals \(100\) centimeters. - Convert the brother's claim back to centimeters. - Pay attention to the zero in \(405\).

Solution

1. Emma's brother's measurement equals \(4\,\text{m}\ 50\,\text{cm} = 400\,\text{cm} + 50\,\text{cm} = 450\,\text{cm}\). 2. Since \(450\,\text{cm} \ne 405\,\text{cm}\), he is not correct. 3. The measurement \(405\,\text{cm}\) contains \(4\) complete meters with \(5\) centimeters remaining, so \(405\,\text{cm} = 4\,\text{m}\ 5\,\text{cm}\).

Answer

He is not correct. \(405\,\text{cm} = 4\,\text{m}\ 5\,\text{cm}\), not \(4\,\text{m}\ 50\,\text{cm}\).
Unit conversions within a system 81
Calculate each time. 1. \(6\,\text{min}\ 18\,\text{s}+9\,\text{min}\ 37\,\text{s}\) 2. \(12\,\text{min}\ 44\,\text{s}+5\,\text{min}\ 26\,\text{s}\) 3. \(15\,\text{min}\ 52\,\text{s}+11\,\text{min}\ 39\,\text{s}\)

Hints

- How many seconds make \(1\) minute? - Add the minutes and seconds separately. - Regroup any total of at least \(60\) seconds as minutes and seconds.

Solution

1. Add \(18+37=55\) seconds and \(6+9=15\) minutes. The result is \(15\,\text{min}\ 55\,\text{s}\). 2. Add \(44+26=70\) seconds. Since \(70\) seconds is \(1\) minute \(10\) seconds, add \(12+5+1=18\) minutes. The result is \(18\,\text{min}\ 10\,\text{s}\). 3. Add \(52+39=91\) seconds. Since \(91\) seconds is \(1\) minute \(31\) seconds, add \(15+11+1=27\) minutes. The result is \(27\,\text{min}\ 31\,\text{s}\).

Answer

1. \(15\,\text{min}\ 55\,\text{s}\) 2. \(18\,\text{min}\ 10\,\text{s}\) 3. \(27\,\text{min}\ 31\,\text{s}\)
Unit conversions within a system 82
Find each fraction of the given measurement. a) How many centimeters are in \(\frac{1}{2}\,\text{m}\)? b) How many grams are in \(\frac{1}{4}\,\text{kg}\)? c) How many cups are in \(\frac{1}{4}\) of a gallon?

Hints

- Find the number of smaller units in one full larger unit. - The denominator tells you how many equal parts to make. - Think about the usual relationship between gallons, quarts, and cups.

Solution

1. a) One meter is \(100\,\text{cm}\), so half a meter is \(100\div2=50\,\text{cm}\). 2. b) One kilogram is \(1000\,\text{g}\), so one quarter is \(1000\div4=250\,\text{g}\). 3. c) One gallon is \(16\) cups, so one quarter of a gallon is \(16\div4=4\) cups.

Answer

a) \(50\,\text{cm}\) b) \(250\,\text{g}\) c) \(4\) cups
Unit conversions within a system 83
The length units in an animal fact sheet are missing. Choose the most reasonable unit from \(\text{mm}\), \(\text{cm}\), \(\text{m}\), or \(\text{km}\). Then, when possible, convert the measurement to the next smaller unit in the list. a) An adult elephant can have a shoulder height of up to \(4\,\dots\). b) A wood ant is about \(6\,\dots\) long. c) A blue whale can grow to \(33\,\dots\) long. d) A peregrine falcon may travel more than \(10{,}000\,\dots\) during migration.

Hints

- Choose the unit that makes each measurement reasonable. - Then use the next smaller unit from the given list. - Millimeters are already the smallest unit in the list.

Solution

1. An elephant’s shoulder height is reasonably measured in meters: \(4\,\text{m} = 400\,\text{cm}\). 2. A wood ant’s length is reasonably measured in millimeters: \(6\,\text{mm}\). Millimeters are already the smallest unit in the list. 3. A blue whale’s length is reasonably measured in meters: \(33\,\text{m} = 3300\,\text{cm}\). 4. A long migration distance is reasonably measured in kilometers: more than \(10{,}000\,\text{km}\), which is more than \(10{,}000{,}000\,\text{m}\).

Answer

a) \(4\,\text{m} = 400\,\text{cm}\) b) \(6\,\text{mm}\) c) \(33\,\text{m} = 3300\,\text{cm}\) d) More than \(10{,}000\,\text{km}\), which is more than \(10{,}000{,}000\,\text{m}\)
Unit conversions within a system 84
Write each quantity in the smaller unit. a) In milliliters: \(\frac{1}{2}\,\text{L}\), \(\frac{1}{4}\,\text{L}\), \(\frac{1}{10}\,\text{L}\) b) In minutes: \(\frac{1}{2}\,\text{hr}\), \(\frac{1}{4}\,\text{hr}\), \(\frac{3}{4}\,\text{hr}\)

Hints

- One liter equals \(1000\) milliliters. - One hour equals \(60\) minutes. - Divide by the denominator, then multiply by the numerator when needed.

Solution

1. Since \(1\,\text{L} = 1000\,\text{mL}\), \(\frac{1}{2}\,\text{L} = 500\,\text{mL}\), \(\frac{1}{4}\,\text{L} = 250\,\text{mL}\), and \(\frac{1}{10}\,\text{L} = 100\,\text{mL}\). 2. Since \(1\,\text{hr} = 60\,\text{min}\), \(\frac{1}{2}\,\text{hr} = 30\,\text{min}\), \(\frac{1}{4}\,\text{hr} = 15\,\text{min}\), and \(\frac{3}{4}\,\text{hr} = 3 \times 15\,\text{min} = 45\,\text{min}\).

Answer

a) \(500\,\text{mL}\); \(250\,\text{mL}\); \(100\,\text{mL}\) b) \(30\,\text{min}\); \(15\,\text{min}\); \(45\,\text{min}\)
Unit conversions within a system 85
A workshop is cutting wooden strips for a shelf. Convert each mixed length entirely to centimeters. a) \(3\,\text{m}\ 15\,\text{cm}\) b) \(5\,\text{m}\ 4\,\text{cm}\) c) \(10\,\text{m}\ 60\,\text{cm}\) d) \(2\,\text{m}\ 8\,\text{cm}\)

Hints

- How many centimeters are in \(1\,\text{m}\)? - Convert the meters first, then add the remaining centimeters. - Pay close attention to place value when the centimeter amount is less than \(10\).

Solution

1. Use \(1\,\text{m}=100\,\text{cm}\). 2. a) \(3 \times 100\,\text{cm}+15\,\text{cm}=315\,\text{cm}\). 3. b) \(5 \times 100\,\text{cm}+4\,\text{cm}=504\,\text{cm}\). 4. c) \(10 \times 100\,\text{cm}+60\,\text{cm}=1060\,\text{cm}\). 5. d) \(2 \times 100\,\text{cm}+8\,\text{cm}=208\,\text{cm}\).

Answer

a) \(315\,\text{cm}\) b) \(504\,\text{cm}\) c) \(1060\,\text{cm}\) d) \(208\,\text{cm}\)
Unit conversions within a system 86
Convert each mixed measurement entirely to the smaller unit. a) \(12\,\text{yd}\ 2\,\text{ft}\) b) \(40\,\text{ft}\ 8\,\text{in.}\) c) \(5\,\text{tons}\ 70\,\text{lb}\) d) \(10\,\text{lb}\ 5\,\text{oz}\)

Hints

- Recall how many smaller units are in one larger unit. - Multiply the larger-unit amount by the conversion factor, then add the remaining smaller units. - Use place value carefully when adding a small remainder.

Solution

1. a) Since \(1\,\text{yd}=3\,\text{ft}\), \(12 \times 3\,\text{ft}+2\,\text{ft}=38\,\text{ft}\). 2. b) Since \(1\,\text{ft}=12\,\text{in.}\), \(40 \times 12\,\text{in.}+8\,\text{in.}=488\,\text{in.}\). 3. c) Since \(1\,\text{ton}=2000\,\text{lb}\), \(5 \times 2000\,\text{lb}+70\,\text{lb}=10{,}070\,\text{lb}\). 4. d) Since \(1\,\text{lb}=16\,\text{oz}\), \(10 \times 16\,\text{oz}+5\,\text{oz}=165\,\text{oz}\).

Answer

a) \(38\,\text{ft}\) b) \(488\,\text{in.}\) c) \(10{,}070\,\text{lb}\) d) \(165\,\text{oz}\)
Unit conversions within a system 87
Write \(<\), \(>\), or \(=\). First convert each mixed measurement to the smaller unit. a) \(20\,\text{km}\ 5\,\text{m} \mathbin{\square} 2500\,\text{m}\) b) \(8\,\text{m}\ 40\,\text{cm} \mathbin{\square} 804\,\text{cm}\) c) \(4\,\text{tons}\ 50\,\text{lb} \mathbin{\square} 8500\,\text{lb}\)

Hints

- Convert each left-hand measurement to the unit on the right. - Use \(1\,\text{km} = 1000\,\text{m}\), \(1\,\text{m} = 100\,\text{cm}\), and \(1\,\text{ton} = 2000\,\text{lb}\). - Compare the resulting whole numbers.

Solution

1. a) \(20\,\text{km}\ 5\,\text{m} = 20{,}005\,\text{m}\). Since \(20{,}005 > 2500\), the correct symbol is \(>\). 2. b) \(8\,\text{m}\ 40\,\text{cm} = 840\,\text{cm}\). Since \(840 > 804\), the correct symbol is \(>\). 3. c) \(4\,\text{tons}\ 50\,\text{lb} = 8000\,\text{lb} + 50\,\text{lb} = 8050\,\text{lb}\). Since \(8050 < 8500\), the correct symbol is \(<\).

Answer

a) \(>\) b) \(>\) c) \(<\)
Unit conversions within a system 88
A marathon is \(42{,}195\,\text{m}\) long. Express this distance in kilometers and meters.

Hints

- Recall how many meters are in \(1\) kilometer. - Separate the full thousands of meters from the remaining meters. - What do the first two digits represent when the distance is split into kilometers and meters?

Solution

1. Use \(1000\,\text{m} = 1\,\text{km}\). 2. Separate the distance into \(42{,}000\,\text{m}\) and the remaining \(195\,\text{m}\). 3. Since \(42{,}000\,\text{m} = 42\,\text{km}\), the full distance is \(42\,\text{km}\,195\,\text{m}\).

Answer

\(42\,\text{km}\,195\,\text{m}\)
Unit conversions within a system 89
Complete each statement. a) \(3050\,\text{mL} = \square\,\text{L}\ \square\,\text{mL}\) b) \(9\,\text{km}\ 4\,\text{m} = \square\,\text{m}\) c) \(15{,}005\,\text{g} = \square\,\text{kg}\ \square\,\text{g}\) d) Write \(<\), \(>\), or \(=\): \(4\,\text{tons}\ 20\,\text{lb} \mathbin{\square} 8200\,\text{lb}\)

Hints

- Identify the conversion factor for each pair of units. - Keep zeros in their correct place values. - For part d), convert the mixed weight to pounds before comparing.

Solution

1. a) \(3050\,\text{mL}\) contains \(3\) liters with \(50\,\text{mL}\) remaining. 2. b) \(9\,\text{km}\ 4\,\text{m} = 9000\,\text{m} + 4\,\text{m} = 9004\,\text{m}\). 3. c) \(15{,}005\,\text{g}\) contains \(15\) kilograms with \(5\,\text{g}\) remaining. 4. d) \(4\,\text{tons}\ 20\,\text{lb} = 8020\,\text{lb}\). Since \(8020 < 8200\), the correct symbol is \(<\).

Answer

a) \(3\,\text{L}\ 50\,\text{mL}\) b) \(9004\,\text{m}\) c) \(15\,\text{kg}\ 5\,\text{g}\) d) \(<\)
Unit conversions within a system 90
Convert each measurement to the next larger unit. Use mixed-unit form when there is a remainder. a) \(940\,\text{cm}\) b) \(6200\,\text{m}\) c) \(5080\,\text{g}\) d) \(24{,}400\,\text{lb}\)

Hints

- Find how many smaller units make one of the next larger units. - Find the number of complete groups of that conversion factor. - Write any remainder in the smaller unit.

Solution

1. a) Since \(100\,\text{cm}=1\,\text{m}\), \(940\,\text{cm}=9\,\text{m}\ 40\,\text{cm}\). 2. b) Since \(1000\,\text{m}=1\,\text{km}\), \(6200\,\text{m}=6\,\text{km}\ 200\,\text{m}\). 3. c) Since \(1000\,\text{g}=1\,\text{kg}\), \(5080\,\text{g}=5\,\text{kg}\ 80\,\text{g}\). 4. d) Since \(2000\,\text{lb}=1\,\text{ton}\), \(24{,}400\,\text{lb}=12\,\text{tons}\ 400\,\text{lb}\).

Answer

a) \(9\,\text{m}\ 40\,\text{cm}\) b) \(6\,\text{km}\ 200\,\text{m}\) c) \(5\,\text{kg}\ 80\,\text{g}\) d) \(12\,\text{tons}\ 400\,\text{lb}\)
Unit conversions within a system 91
Which measurements have the same value? Match each letter with the correct number. Lettered measurements: A. \(3\,\text{km}\ 5\,\text{m}\) B. \(350\,\text{cm}\) C. \(3\,\text{kg}\ 50\,\text{g}\) D. \(35\,\text{tons}\) Numbered measurements: 1. \(3005\,\text{m}\) 2. \(70{,}000\,\text{lb}\) 3. \(3\,\text{m}\ 50\,\text{cm}\) 4. \(3050\,\text{g}\)

Hints

- Convert each lettered measurement to the unit used by one of the numbered choices. - Keep zeros in their correct place values. - One ton equals \(2000\) pounds.

Solution

1. A: \(3\,\text{km}\ 5\,\text{m} = 3000\,\text{m} + 5\,\text{m} = 3005\,\text{m}\), so A matches 1. 2. B: \(350\,\text{cm} = 3\,\text{m}\ 50\,\text{cm}\), so B matches 3. 3. C: \(3\,\text{kg}\ 50\,\text{g} = 3050\,\text{g}\), so C matches 4. 4. D: \(35\,\text{tons} = 35 \times 2000\,\text{lb} = 70{,}000\,\text{lb}\), so D matches 2.

Answer

A-1, B-3, C-4, D-2
Unit conversions within a system 92
Three trucks deliver goods to a large grocery store. Their loads have masses of \(12{,}450\,\text{kg}\), \(9070\,\text{kg}\), and \(25{,}004\,\text{kg}\). Write each mass using metric tons and kilograms.

Hints

- Recall how many kilograms equal one metric ton. - Separate each number into complete thousands and leftover kilograms. - Do not treat missing place values as extra kilograms.

Solution

1. Use \(1000\,\text{kg} = 1\) metric ton. The number of complete thousands gives the metric tons, and the remaining kilograms stay as kilograms. 2. \(12{,}450\,\text{kg} = 12\) metric tons \(450\,\text{kg}\). 3. \(9070\,\text{kg} = 9\) metric tons \(70\,\text{kg}\). 4. \(25{,}004\,\text{kg} = 25\) metric tons \(4\,\text{kg}\).

Answer

\(12\) metric tons \(450\,\text{kg}\); \(9\) metric tons \(70\,\text{kg}\); \(25\) metric tons \(4\,\text{kg}\)
Unit conversions within a system 93
During a three-day bike trip, children travel \(14{,}320\,\text{m}\), \(5080\,\text{m}\), and \(40{,}009\,\text{m}\). Express each distance in kilometers and meters.

Hints

- Recall how many meters are in \(1\) kilometer. - Separate each number into full groups of \(1000\) meters and the remaining meters. - Pay close attention to zeros inside the numbers.

Solution

1. Use \(1000\,\text{m} = 1\,\text{km}\). 2. \(14{,}320\,\text{m} = 14\,\text{km}\,320\,\text{m}\). 3. \(5080\,\text{m} = 5\,\text{km}\,80\,\text{m}\). 4. \(40{,}009\,\text{m} = 40\,\text{km}\,9\,\text{m}\).

Answer

\(14\,\text{km}\,320\,\text{m}\) \(5\,\text{km}\,80\,\text{m}\) \(40\,\text{km}\,9\,\text{m}\)
Unit conversions within a system 94
Write each measurement in mixed-unit form. a) \(12{,}005\,\text{m}\) b) \(2080\,\text{mL}\) c) \(305\,\text{cm}\) d) \(8070\,\text{g}\)

Hints

- Identify whether each larger unit contains one hundred or one thousand smaller units. - Separate complete groups to find the larger units. - Keep any smaller units left over.

Solution

1. a) Since \(1000\,\text{m}=1\,\text{km}\), \(12{,}005\,\text{m}=12\,\text{km}\ 5\,\text{m}\). 2. b) Since \(1000\,\text{mL}=1\,\text{L}\), \(2080\,\text{mL}=2\,\text{L}\ 80\,\text{mL}\). 3. c) Since \(100\,\text{cm}=1\,\text{m}\), \(305\,\text{cm}=3\,\text{m}\ 5\,\text{cm}\). 4. d) Since \(1000\,\text{g}=1\,\text{kg}\), \(8070\,\text{g}=8\,\text{kg}\ 70\,\text{g}\).

Answer

a) \(12\,\text{km}\ 5\,\text{m}\) b) \(2\,\text{L}\ 80\,\text{mL}\) c) \(3\,\text{m}\ 5\,\text{cm}\) d) \(8\,\text{kg}\ 70\,\text{g}\)
Unit conversions within a system 95
Complete each addition. Express the result with the largest possible whole unit. a) \(12\,\text{oz}+8\,\text{oz}\) b) \(12\,\text{lb}\ 12\,\text{oz}+3\,\text{lb}\ 4\,\text{oz}\) c) \(4\,\text{tons}\ 1200\,\text{lb}+5\,\text{tons}\ 1100\,\text{lb}\)

Hints

- How many ounces are in \(1\,\text{lb}\)? - How many pounds are in \(1\,\text{ton}\)? - Add the smaller units first and regroup when possible. - You can also convert everything to the smallest unit, add, and convert back.

Solution

1. a) \(12\,\text{oz}+8\,\text{oz}=20\,\text{oz}=1\,\text{lb}\ 4\,\text{oz}\). 2. b) Add \(12+3=15\) pounds and \(12+4=16\) ounces. Since \(16\,\text{oz}=1\,\text{lb}\), the result is \(16\,\text{lb}\). 3. c) Add \(4+5=9\) tons and \(1200+1100=2300\) pounds. Since \(2300\,\text{lb}=1\,\text{ton}\ 300\,\text{lb}\), the result is \(10\,\text{tons}\ 300\,\text{lb}\).

Answer

a) \(1\,\text{lb}\ 4\,\text{oz}\) b) \(16\,\text{lb}\) c) \(10\,\text{tons}\ 300\,\text{lb}\)
Unit conversions within a system 96
Four sealed storage bins have these masses. Order them from least mass to greatest mass. Use \(1\,\text{ton}=2000\,\text{lb}\). Alder: \(1\,\text{ton}\ 800\,\text{lb}\) Birch: \(3500\,\text{lb}\) Cedar: \(2\,\text{tons}\ 100\,\text{lb}\) Dogwood: \(3900\,\text{lb}\)

Hints

- Put the masses in one common unit before ordering them. - The two records already written only in pounds can stay in pounds. - Check neighboring values after you order them; two of the masses are fairly close.

Solution

1. Convert the mixed ton-pound masses to pounds: Alder is \(2000+800=2800\,\text{lb}\), and Cedar is \(4000+100=4100\,\text{lb}\). 2. Compare all four masses in pounds: \(2800<3500<3900<4100\). 3. Therefore, the order is Alder, Birch, Dogwood, Cedar.

Answer

Alder, Birch, Dogwood, Cedar
Unit conversions within a system 97
Four loads arrive at a building site. Match each load's weight to a label in pounds. Use \(1\,\text{ton}=2000\,\text{lb}\). Loads: 1. Bricks: \(1\,\text{ton}\ 500\,\text{lb}\) 2. Gravel: \(3\,\text{tons}\) 3. Sand: \(2\,\text{tons}\ 100\,\text{lb}\) 4. Lumber: \(1\,\text{ton}\ 1500\,\text{lb}\) Labels: a) \(4100\,\text{lb}\) b) \(3500\,\text{lb}\) c) \(6000\,\text{lb}\) d) \(2500\,\text{lb}\)

Hints

- Convert each shipment to pounds before matching it. - Keep the extra pounds when the shipment uses both tons and pounds. - Use every label once and check that no mass is left unmatched.

Solution

1. Bricks: \(2000+500=2500\,\text{lb}\), matching d). 2. Gravel: \(3\times2000=6000\,\text{lb}\), matching c). 3. Sand: \(2\times2000+100=4100\,\text{lb}\), matching a). 4. Lumber: \(2000+1500=3500\,\text{lb}\), matching b).

Answer

1. d) 2. c) 3. a) 4. b)
Unit conversions within a system 98
Complete the table by converting between kilograms (\(\text{kg}\)) and grams (\(\text{g}\)). <table> <tr><th>\(\text{kg}\)</th><td>\(8\)</td><td>\(\square\)</td><td>\(250\)</td><td>\(\square\)</td></tr> <tr><th>\(\text{g}\)</th><td>\(\square\)</td><td>\(15{,}000\)</td><td>\(\square\)</td><td>\(900{,}000\)</td></tr> </table>

Hints

- How many grams are in \(1\,\text{kg}\)? - From kilograms to grams, use groups of \(1000\) grams. - From grams to kilograms, identify how many complete \(1000\)-gram groups are present.

Solution

1. Use \(1\,\text{kg}=1000\,\text{g}\). 2. \(8\,\text{kg}=8\times1000=8000\,\text{g}\). 3. Since \(15\times1000=15{,}000\), \(15{,}000\,\text{g}=15\,\text{kg}\). 4. \(250\,\text{kg}=250\times1000=250{,}000\,\text{g}\). 5. Since \(900\times1000=900{,}000\), \(900{,}000\,\text{g}=900\,\text{kg}\).

Answer

The missing values are \(8000\,\text{g}\), \(15\,\text{kg}\), \(250{,}000\,\text{g}\), and \(900\,\text{kg}\).
Unit conversions within a system 99
Complete each length conversion. a) \(15\,\text{m} = \square\,\text{cm}\) b) \(3\,\text{m}\ 7\,\text{cm} = \square\,\text{cm}\) c) \(240\,\text{cm} = \square\,\text{m}\ \square\,\text{cm}\) d) \(10\,\text{m}\ 50\,\text{cm} = \square\,\text{cm}\)

Hints

- One meter equals \(100\) centimeters. - Convert each part of a mixed measurement before adding. - When converting centimeters to meters, count complete groups of \(100\).

Solution

1. a) \(15 \times 100\,\text{cm} = 1500\,\text{cm}\). 2. b) \(3 \times 100\,\text{cm} + 7\,\text{cm} = 307\,\text{cm}\). 3. c) \(240\,\text{cm}\) contains \(2\) complete meters with \(40\) centimeters remaining, so it is \(2\,\text{m}\ 40\,\text{cm}\). 4. d) \(10 \times 100\,\text{cm} + 50\,\text{cm} = 1000\,\text{cm} + 50\,\text{cm} = 1050\,\text{cm}\).

Answer

a) \(1500\,\text{cm}\) b) \(307\,\text{cm}\) c) \(2\,\text{m}\ 40\,\text{cm}\) d) \(1050\,\text{cm}\)
Unit conversions within a system 100
Find each fraction of a unit and write the answer in the smaller unit. a) \(\frac{1}{2}\,\text{m}\) b) \(\frac{1}{5}\,\text{km}\) c) \(\frac{3}{4}\,\text{L}\)

Hints

- Convert each whole unit to the requested smaller unit. - Divide by the denominator. - Multiply by the numerator when it is greater than \(1\).

Solution

1. Use \(1\,\text{m} = 100\,\text{cm}\), \(1\,\text{km} = 1000\,\text{m}\), and \(1\,\text{L} = 1000\,\text{mL}\). 2. a) \(100\,\text{cm} \div 2 = 50\,\text{cm}\). 3. b) \(1000\,\text{m} \div 5 = 200\,\text{m}\). 4. c) \(1000\,\text{mL} \div 4 = 250\,\text{mL}\), and \(3 \times 250\,\text{mL} = 750\,\text{mL}\).

Answer

a) \(50\,\text{cm}\) b) \(200\,\text{m}\) c) \(750\,\text{mL}\)
Unit conversions within a system 101
Write each fraction of a unit in the smaller unit. a) \(\frac{2}{3}\) of an hour, in minutes b) \(\frac{3}{8}\) of a day, in hours c) \(\frac{3}{4}\) of a yard, in inches

Hints

- Change each whole larger unit into the smaller unit first. - Divide by the denominator to find one equal part. - Multiply by the numerator to find the requested parts.

Solution

1. a) \(60\,\text{min}\div3=20\,\text{min}\), then \(2\times20=40\,\text{min}\). 2. b) \(24\,\text{hr}\div8=3\,\text{hr}\), then \(3\times3=9\,\text{hr}\). 3. c) \(36\,\text{in}\div4=9\,\text{in}\), then \(3\times9=27\,\text{in}\).

Answer

a) \(40\,\text{min}\) b) \(9\,\text{hr}\) c) \(27\,\text{in}\)
Unit conversions within a system 102
The same rope can be described as \(4\,\text{m}\) long or \(400\,\text{cm}\) long. Which description has the greater numerical value, and why does the same length have two different numbers?

Hints

- Compare the sizes of a meter and a centimeter. - For one fixed length, what happens to the number of units when the units themselves get smaller? - Distinguish the size of the measurement unit from the numerical value written beside it.

Solution

1. The numerical values are \(4\) and \(400\), so \(400\) is greater. 2. Centimeters are smaller units than meters, so more centimeters are needed to describe the same length.

Answer

\(400\,\text{cm}\) has the greater numerical value. The same length uses a larger number when it is measured in the smaller unit.
Unit conversions within a system 103
Mila says, “\(6\,\text{yd} = 72\,\text{ft}\) because I multiplied \(6\) by \(12\).” Explain Mila's error and give the correct number of feet.

Hints

- Which two units are actually being connected in the statement? - Recall the relationship between one yard and feet. - Check whether the proposed result is reasonable for only \(6\) yards.

Solution

1. Mila used the feet-to-inches relationship instead of the yards-to-feet relationship. 2. One yard is \(3\) feet, so \(6 \times 3 = 18\).

Answer

Mila used the wrong conversion relationship. \(6\,\text{yd} = 18\,\text{ft}\).
Unit conversions within a system 104
Which measurement is most reasonable for the height of a classroom door: \(2\,\text{mm}\), \(2\,\text{m}\), or \(2\,\text{km}\)? Then express that reasonable measurement in centimeters.

Hints

- Compare each option with familiar real-world lengths. - Eliminate units that would make the door impossibly tiny or enormous. - After choosing the reasonable value, convert meters to centimeters.

Solution

1. A classroom door is reasonably about \(2\,\text{m}\) tall; \(2\,\text{mm}\) is far too small and \(2\,\text{km}\) is far too large. 2. Convert: \(2\,\text{m} = 200\,\text{cm}\).

Answer

\(2\,\text{m}\), which is \(200\,\text{cm}\).
Unit conversions within a system 105
A container holds exactly \(2\,\text{kg}\) when it is full. It already contains \(750\,\text{g}\). How many more grams are needed to fill it?

Hints

- Express the full mass and the amount already present in the same unit. - Decide whether the missing amount should be found by adding or subtracting. - Check that the known amount plus the missing amount gives the full mass.

Solution

1. Convert the full mass to grams: \(2\,\text{kg} = 2000\,\text{g}\). 2. Subtract the amount already in the container: \(2000 - 750 = 1250\).

Answer

\(1250\,\text{g}\)
Unit conversions within a system 106
A pitcher holds \(1\,\text{L}\). A measuring cup holds \(250\,\text{mL}\). How many full cups fill the pitcher exactly?

Hints

- Imagine pouring one full cup at a time into the empty pitcher. - Could you think of a liter as several equal-sized portions?

Solution

1. The pitcher holds \(1000\,\text{mL}\). 2. Four groups of \(250\,\text{mL}\) make \(1000\,\text{mL}\).

Answer

\(4\) cups
Unit conversions within a system 107
The number line measures centimeters. How far is point P from zero? Give your answer in meters as a decimal.
Figure for problem 558704

Hints

- Read P's position from the number line before changing its unit. - What part of a meter does one centimeter represent?

Solution

1. Point P is at \(70\,\text{cm}\). 2. Since \(100\,\text{cm}=1\,\text{m}\), this is \(0.70\,\text{m}\).

Answer

\(0.70\,\text{m}\)
Unit conversions within a system 108
A balance has two bags of \(500\,\text{g}\) on one side and a \(1\,\text{kg}\) weight on the other. Does it balance? Show why.

Hints

- What does a level balance mean about the masses on its two sides? - Imagine weighing the kilogram weight on a scale marked in grams.

Solution

1. The two bags together have a mass of \(500+500=1000\,\text{g}\). 2. One kilogram is \(1000\,\text{g}\), so the two sides have equal masses.

Answer

Yes. Both sides have a mass of \(1000\,\text{g}\).
Unit conversions within a system 109
A water bottle holds \(1\,\text{L}\). A small cup holds \(100\,\text{mL}\). How much more water does the full bottle hold than one full cup? Answer in milliliters.

Hints

- Think of measuring the bottle's capacity using copies of the small cup. - Could a quick sketch show the amount held by the bottle but not the cup?

Solution

1. Convert the bottle's capacity: \(1\,\text{L}=1000\,\text{mL}\). 2. Find the difference: \(1000-100=900\,\text{mL}\).

Answer

\(900\,\text{mL}\)
Unit conversions within a system 110
A shelf is \(2\,\text{ft}\) wide. A board is \(20\,\text{in}\) wide. Which is wider? By how many inches?

Hints

- Put both widths in inches. - Compare the widths before finding their difference.

Solution

1. Two feet equal \(24\,\text{in}\). 2. The shelf is wider by \(24-20=4\,\text{in}\).

Answer

The shelf is \(4\,\text{in}\) wider.
Unit conversions within a system 111
A hiking trail is \(3\,\text{mi}\) long. How many feet long is it? Use \(1\,\text{mi}=5280\,\text{ft}\).

Hints

- Think of the trail as three equal one-mile pieces. - How does the number of feet change when you have three miles instead of one?

Solution

1. The trail has three miles, each containing \(5280\,\text{ft}\). 2. The length in feet is \(3\times5280=15{,}840\,\text{ft}\).

Answer

\(15{,}840\,\text{ft}\)
Unit conversions within a system 112
A weather camera records for \(2\) full days and another \(6\) hours. How many hours does it record in all?

Hints

- Think of a full day as one group of hours. - Try finding the hours in the full days before including the shorter period.

Solution

1. Two days contain \(2\times24=48\) hours. 2. Add the extra six hours: \(48+6=54\) hours.

Answer

\(54\) hours
Unit conversions within a system 113
Eli writes \(4\,\text{km}=400\,\text{m}\). Is this correct? Explain the mistake and write the correct length in meters.

Hints

- Recall how many meters make one kilometer. - Would changing to the smaller unit give a smaller or larger number?

Solution

1. One kilometer equals \(1000\) meters, not \(100\) meters. 2. Four kilometers equal \(4\times1000=4000\,\text{m}\).

Answer

No. Eli used a factor of \(100\) instead of \(1000\). The correct length is \(4000\,\text{m}\).
Unit conversions within a system 114
Nina measures a wooden strip as \(25\,\text{cm}\). Ben writes its length as \(2\,\text{dm}\ 5\,\text{cm}\). Are the measurements equal? Explain.

Hints

- What do the two units in Ben's measurement mean? - Could you mark both measurements on the same centimeter ruler?

Solution

1. Two decimeters equal twenty centimeters. 2. Adding the extra five centimeters gives \(20+5=25\,\text{cm}\), so the lengths are equal.

Answer

Yes. \(2\,\text{dm}\ 5\,\text{cm}=25\,\text{cm}\).
Unit conversions within a system 115
Order the lengths from shortest to longest. a) \(8\,\text{mm}\), \(8\,\text{cm}\), \(18\,\text{mm}\), \(8\,\text{m}\), \(88\,\text{cm}\) b) \(2\,\text{cm}\ 5\,\text{mm}\), \(25\,\text{cm}\), \(52\,\text{mm}\), \(2\,\text{m}\), \(5\,\text{cm}\)

Hints

- Convert all measurements to the smallest unit shown. - One centimeter equals \(10\) millimeters. - One meter equals \(100\) centimeters. - Compare the numerical values after the units match.

Solution

1. For a), convert to millimeters: \(8\), \(80\), \(18\), \(8000\), and \(880\). Order these values from least to greatest. 2. For b), convert to millimeters: \(25\), \(250\), \(52\), \(2000\), and \(50\). Order these values from least to greatest.

Answer

a) \(8\,\text{mm} < 18\,\text{mm} < 8\,\text{cm} < 88\,\text{cm} < 8\,\text{m}\) b) \(2\,\text{cm}\ 5\,\text{mm} < 5\,\text{cm} < 52\,\text{mm} < 25\,\text{cm} < 2\,\text{m}\)
Unit conversions within a system 116
The table lists several objects and their lengths. Order the objects from shortest to longest. <table> <tr><th>Object</th><th>Length</th></tr> <tr><td>Paintbrush</td><td>\(18\,\text{cm}\)</td></tr> <tr><td>Shoelace</td><td>\(80\,\text{cm}\)</td></tr> <tr><td>Toothpick</td><td>\(65\,\text{mm}\)</td></tr> <tr><td>Belt</td><td>\(1\,\text{m}\ 5\,\text{cm}\)</td></tr> <tr><td>Paper clip</td><td>\(32\,\text{mm}\)</td></tr> </table>

Hints

- Make a list with all lengths in the same unit. - Use everyday experience to estimate the order before calculating. - Pay attention to the difference between centimeters and millimeters.

Solution

1. Convert all lengths to millimeters: paper clip \(32\,\text{mm}\), toothpick \(65\,\text{mm}\), paintbrush \(180\,\text{mm}\), shoelace \(800\,\text{mm}\), and belt \(1050\,\text{mm}\). 2. Compare the values: \(32 < 65 < 180 < 800 < 1050\).

Answer

Paper clip, toothpick, paintbrush, shoelace, belt
Unit conversions within a system 117
First find each product in meters. Then write the result using kilometers and meters. a) \(4 \times 800\,\text{m}\) b) \(3 \times 1200\,\text{m}\) c) \(5 \times 450\,\text{m}\)

Hints

- Multiply the numbers while keeping the unit meters. - Every \(1000\) meters makes \(1\) kilometer. - Split each result into thousands and the remaining meters.

Solution

1. a) \(4 \times 800\,\text{m} = 3200\,\text{m}\). Since \(3200 = 3000 + 200\), this is \(3\,\text{km}\ 200\,\text{m}\). 2. b) \(3 \times 1200\,\text{m} = 3600\,\text{m}\). Since \(3600 = 3000 + 600\), this is \(3\,\text{km}\ 600\,\text{m}\). 3. c) \(5 \times 450\,\text{m} = 2250\,\text{m}\). Since \(2250 = 2000 + 250\), this is \(2\,\text{km}\ 250\,\text{m}\).

Answer

a) \(3200\,\text{m} = 3\,\text{km}\ 200\,\text{m}\) b) \(3600\,\text{m} = 3\,\text{km}\ 600\,\text{m}\) c) \(2250\,\text{m} = 2\,\text{km}\ 250\,\text{m}\)
Unit conversions within a system 118
Find each missing value. a) \(1\,\text{km} - 350\,\text{m} = \square\,\text{m}\) b) \(2 \times 400\,\text{m} + \square\,\text{m} = 1\,\text{km}\) c) \(1\,\text{km} - 720\,\text{m} = \square\,\text{m}\) d) \(3 \times 200\,\text{m} + \square\,\text{m} = 1\,\text{km}\)

Hints

- Convert each kilometer measurement to meters first. - Complete each multiplication before finding the missing addend. - Check whether the equation requires subtraction or addition.

Solution

1. Use \(1\,\text{km} = 1000\,\text{m}\). 2. For a), \(1000 - 350 = 650\). 3. For b), \(2 \times 400 = 800\), then \(1000 - 800 = 200\). 4. For c), \(1000 - 720 = 280\). 5. For d), \(3 \times 200 = 600\), then \(1000 - 600 = 400\).

Answer

a) \(650\,\text{m}\) b) \(200\,\text{m}\) c) \(280\,\text{m}\) d) \(400\,\text{m}\)
Unit conversions within a system 119
Compare each pair of lengths. First write the centimeter measurement as a decimal number of meters. Then write \(<\), \(>\), or \(=\). a) \(160\,\text{cm} \mathbin{\square} 1.06\,\text{m}\) b) \(203\,\text{cm} \mathbin{\square} 2.30\,\text{m}\) c) \(0.80\,\text{m} \mathbin{\square} 80\,\text{cm}\) d) \(4.50\,\text{m} \mathbin{\square} 405\,\text{cm}\)

Hints

- Convert both lengths to the same unit before comparing. - Write each meter measurement through the hundredths place. - Compare the ones, then tenths, then hundredths.

Solution

1. a) \(160\,\text{cm} = 1.60\,\text{m}\). Since \(1.60 > 1.06\), \(160\,\text{cm} > 1.06\,\text{m}\). 2. b) \(203\,\text{cm} = 2.03\,\text{m}\). Since \(2.03 < 2.30\), \(203\,\text{cm} < 2.30\,\text{m}\). 3. c) \(80\,\text{cm} = 0.80\,\text{m}\), so the lengths are equal. 4. d) \(405\,\text{cm} = 4.05\,\text{m}\). Since \(4.50 > 4.05\), \(4.50\,\text{m} > 405\,\text{cm}\).

Answer

a) \(>\) b) \(<\) c) \(=\) d) \(>\)
Unit conversions within a system 120
Find each product and give the result in centimeters, \(\text{cm}\). a) \(4 \times 1.20\,\text{m}\) b) \(5 \times 0.75\,\text{m}\) c) \(3 \times 2.15\,\text{m}\)

Hints

- How many centimeters are in \(1\) meter? - Convert each measurement to the requested unit before multiplying. - Keep the unit with each product.

Solution

1. Convert the meter measurements to centimeters: \(1.20\,\text{m} = 120\,\text{cm}\), \(0.75\,\text{m} = 75\,\text{cm}\), and \(2.15\,\text{m} = 215\,\text{cm}\). 2. a) \(4 \times 120\,\text{cm} = 480\,\text{cm}\). 3. b) \(5 \times 75\,\text{cm} = 375\,\text{cm}\). 4. c) \(3 \times 215\,\text{cm} = 645\,\text{cm}\).

Answer

a) \(480\,\text{cm}\) b) \(375\,\text{cm}\) c) \(645\,\text{cm}\)
Unit conversions within a system 121
Find each sum or difference. First convert all lengths to centimeters, \(\text{cm}\), and give each answer in centimeters. a) \(135\,\text{cm} + 2.40\,\text{m}\) b) \(3.05\,\text{m} - 80\,\text{cm}\) c) \(1.12\,\text{m} + 88\,\text{cm}\)

Hints

- Measurements must use the same unit before you add or subtract them. - Decide whether each expression requires addition or subtraction. - Use \(1\,\text{m} = 100\,\text{cm}\).

Solution

1. Convert the meter measurements: \(2.40\,\text{m} = 240\,\text{cm}\), \(3.05\,\text{m} = 305\,\text{cm}\), and \(1.12\,\text{m} = 112\,\text{cm}\). 2. a) \(135\,\text{cm} + 240\,\text{cm} = 375\,\text{cm}\). 3. b) \(305\,\text{cm} - 80\,\text{cm} = 225\,\text{cm}\). 4. c) \(112\,\text{cm} + 88\,\text{cm} = 200\,\text{cm}\).

Answer

a) \(375\,\text{cm}\) b) \(225\,\text{cm}\) c) \(200\,\text{cm}\)
Unit conversions within a system 122
Evaluate each expression. Pay attention to the units and give each final answer in meters, \(\text{m}\). a) \(8 \times 25\,\text{cm} + 1.75\,\text{m}\) b) \(5 \times 1.20\,\text{m} - 350\,\text{cm}\)

Hints

- Multiply before adding or subtracting. - Express both terms in the same unit before combining them. - Converting the meter measurements to centimeters lets you use whole-number arithmetic.

Solution

1. a) Multiply first: \(8\times25\,\text{cm}=200\,\text{cm}\). Convert \(1.75\,\text{m}=175\,\text{cm}\). Then \(200\,\text{cm}+175\,\text{cm}=375\,\text{cm}=3.75\,\text{m}\). 2. b) Convert \(1.20\,\text{m}=120\,\text{cm}\). Then \(5\times120\,\text{cm}=600\,\text{cm}\), and \(600\,\text{cm}-350\,\text{cm}=250\,\text{cm}=2.50\,\text{m}\).

Answer

a) \(3.75\,\text{m}\) b) \(2.50\,\text{m}\)
Unit conversions within a system 123
A forklift moves \(5\) crates. Each crate has a mass of exactly \(200\,\text{kg}\). a) What is the total mass in kilograms? b) What is the total mass in metric tons? c) What is the total mass in grams?

Hints

- Multiply the mass of one crate by \(5\). - Recall that \(1000\,\text{kg}\) equals \(1\) metric ton. - Recall that \(1\,\text{kg} = 1000\,\text{g}\).

Solution

1. Find the total mass in kilograms: \(5 \times 200\,\text{kg} = 1000\,\text{kg}\). 2. Since \(1000\,\text{kg} = 1\) metric ton, the total is \(1\) metric ton. 3. Each kilogram is \(1000\,\text{g}\). Converting \(1000\,\text{kg}\) gives \(1{,}000{,}000\,\text{g}\).

Answer

a) \(1000\,\text{kg}\) b) \(1\) metric ton c) \(1{,}000{,}000\,\text{g}\)
Unit conversions within a system 124
One full day has \(24\) hours. a) How many minutes are in one full day? b) How many minutes are in half a day?

Hints

- How many minutes are in \(1\) hour? Multiply that number by the number of hours in a day. - After you find the number of minutes in a full day, how can you find half as many?

Solution

1. a) Multiply \(24\) hours by \(60\) minutes per hour. Using partial products, \(20 \times 60=1200\) and \(4 \times 60=240\). Then \(1200+240=1440\). One full day has \(1440\) minutes. 2. b) Half of \(1440\) is \(720\). Equivalently, half a day is \(12\) hours, and \(12 \times 60=720\).

Answer

a) \(1440\,\text{minutes}\) b) \(720\,\text{minutes}\)
Unit conversions within a system 125
Convert each time to seconds. a) How many seconds are in \(1\) hour? b) How many seconds are in \(5\) hours? c) How many seconds are in \(2\) hours and \(15\) minutes?

Hints

- To convert hours to seconds, use two conversion steps: hours to minutes, then minutes to seconds. - Find the number of seconds in \(1\) hour and use that result in the later parts. - For part c), convert the hours and minutes separately, then add the results.

Solution

1. a) One hour has \(60\) minutes, and each minute has \(60\) seconds. Calculate \(60 \times 60=3600\). Therefore, \(1\) hour is \(3600\) seconds. 2. b) Multiply the number of seconds in \(1\) hour by \(5\): \(5 \times 3600=18{,}000\). Therefore, \(5\) hours is \(18{,}000\) seconds. 3. c) Convert each part separately. Two hours is \(2 \times 3600=7200\) seconds, and \(15\) minutes is \(15 \times 60=900\) seconds. Then \(7200+900=8100\).

Answer

a) \(3600\,\text{seconds}\) b) \(18{,}000\,\text{seconds}\) c) \(8100\,\text{seconds}\)
Unit conversions within a system 126
Find each length. a) \(400\,\text{m}\) more than \(10\,\text{km}\) b) \(400\,\text{m}\) less than \(10\,\text{km}\) c) \(80\,\text{cm}\) more than \(5\,\text{m}\) d) \(80\,\text{cm}\) less than \(5\,\text{m}\)

Hints

- Check whether the measurements use the same unit before adding or subtracting. - Recall how many smaller units make one larger unit. - What operations do “more than” and “less than” indicate? - Converting everything to the smaller unit can make the arithmetic easier.

Solution

1. For parts a) and b), convert \(10\,\text{km}=10{,}000\,\text{m}\). 2. a) \(10{,}000\,\text{m}+400\,\text{m}=10{,}400\,\text{m}=10.4\,\text{km}\). 3. b) \(10{,}000\,\text{m}-400\,\text{m}=9600\,\text{m}=9.6\,\text{km}\). 4. For parts c) and d), convert \(5\,\text{m}=500\,\text{cm}\). 5. c) \(500\,\text{cm}+80\,\text{cm}=580\,\text{cm}=5.8\,\text{m}\). 6. d) \(500\,\text{cm}-80\,\text{cm}=420\,\text{cm}=4.2\,\text{m}\).

Answer

a) \(10.4\,\text{km}\), or \(10{,}400\,\text{m}\) b) \(9.6\,\text{km}\), or \(9600\,\text{m}\) c) \(5.8\,\text{m}\), or \(580\,\text{cm}\) d) \(4.2\,\text{m}\), or \(420\,\text{cm}\)
Unit conversions within a system 127
Find each amount. a) \(15\,\text{s}\) more than \(3\,\text{min}\) b) \(15\,\text{s}\) less than \(3\,\text{min}\) c) \(75\,\text{lb}\) more than half a ton d) \(75\,\text{lb}\) less than half a ton

Hints

- How many seconds are in \(1\) minute? - How many pounds are in \(1\) ton? - Convert to the smaller unit before calculating. - What operations do “more than” and “less than” indicate? - How many pounds are in half a ton?

Solution

1. Use \(1\,\text{min}=60\,\text{s}\) and \(1\,\text{ton}=2000\,\text{lb}\). 2. a) \(3\,\text{min}=180\,\text{s}\). Then \(180\,\text{s}+15\,\text{s}=195\,\text{s}=3\,\text{min}\ 15\,\text{s}\). 3. b) \(180\,\text{s}-15\,\text{s}=165\,\text{s}=2\,\text{min}\ 45\,\text{s}\). 4. c) Half a ton is \(1000\,\text{lb}\). Then \(1000\,\text{lb}+75\,\text{lb}=1075\,\text{lb}\). 5. d) \(1000\,\text{lb}-75\,\text{lb}=925\,\text{lb}\).

Answer

a) \(195\,\text{s}\), or \(3\,\text{min}\ 15\,\text{s}\) b) \(165\,\text{s}\), or \(2\,\text{min}\ 45\,\text{s}\) c) \(1075\,\text{lb}\) d) \(925\,\text{lb}\)
Unit conversions within a system 128
Evaluate each expression and write the result in mixed-unit form. a) \(5 \times 300\,\text{g} = \square\,\text{kg}\ \square\,\text{g}\) b) \(8 \times 125\,\text{g} = \square\,\text{kg}\ \square\,\text{g}\) c) \(4 \times 450\,\text{mL} = \square\,\text{L}\ \square\,\text{mL}\) d) \(6 \times 50\,\text{cm} = \square\,\text{m}\ \square\,\text{cm}\)

Hints

- First calculate each total in the smaller unit. - Use \(1000\,\text{g} = 1\,\text{kg}\), \(1000\,\text{mL} = 1\,\text{L}\), and \(100\,\text{cm} = 1\,\text{m}\). - Separate each total into the greatest possible number of larger units and the remainder.

Solution

1. a) \(5 \times 300\,\text{g} = 1500\,\text{g} = 1\,\text{kg}\ 500\,\text{g}\). 2. b) \(8 \times 125\,\text{g} = 1000\,\text{g} = 1\,\text{kg}\ 0\,\text{g}\). 3. c) \(4 \times 450\,\text{mL} = 1800\,\text{mL} = 1\,\text{L}\ 800\,\text{mL}\). 4. d) \(6 \times 50\,\text{cm} = 300\,\text{cm} = 3\,\text{m}\ 0\,\text{cm}\).

Answer

a) \(1\,\text{kg}\ 500\,\text{g}\) b) \(1\,\text{kg}\ 0\,\text{g}\) c) \(1\,\text{L}\ 800\,\text{mL}\) d) \(3\,\text{m}\ 0\,\text{cm}\)
Unit conversions within a system 129
Find the missing amount needed to reach each target. a) How many more grams are needed to go from \(650\,\text{g}\) to \(2\,\text{kg}\)? b) How many more meters are needed to go from \(850\,\text{m}\) to \(2\,\text{km}\)? c) How many more milliliters are needed to go from \(1\,\text{L}\ 200\,\text{mL}\) to \(3\,\text{L}\)?

Hints

- Make both amounts in each part use the same unit before subtracting. - Is the target larger or smaller than the starting amount? - Use the target minus the amount already there, then check by adding back.

Solution

1. a) Convert \(2\,\text{kg}=2000\,\text{g}\). Then \(2000-650=1350\,\text{g}\). 2. b) Convert \(2\,\text{km}=2000\,\text{m}\). Then \(2000-850=1150\,\text{m}\). 3. c) Convert \(3\,\text{L}=3000\,\text{mL}\) and \(1\,\text{L}\ 200\,\text{mL}=1200\,\text{mL}\). Then \(3000-1200=1800\,\text{mL}\).

Answer

a) \(1350\,\text{g}\) b) \(1150\,\text{m}\) c) \(1800\,\text{mL}\)
Unit conversions within a system 130
Convert \(72\,\text{m}\) to centimeters. Then divide the result by \(8\) and check your answer with multiplication.

Hints

- One meter equals \(100\) centimeters. - Convert the measurement before dividing. - Multiply the quotient by \(8\) to check.

Solution

1. \(72\,\text{m}=7200\,\text{cm}\). 2. \(7200\div8=900\), so the result is \(900\,\text{cm}\). 3. Check: \(900\times8=7200\).

Answer

\(900\,\text{cm}\). Check: \(900\times8=7200\).
Unit conversions within a system 131
Consider these three lengths: 1) \(27\,\text{m}\) 2) \(54\,\text{m}\) 3) \(81\,\text{m}\) Convert each length to centimeters and then divide each value by \(9\). What pattern do you notice in the three quotients?

Hints

- Convert all three measurements to centimeters first. - Divide each converted value by \(9\). - Compare how the original measurements and quotients scale.

Solution

1. Convert: \(27\,\text{m}=2700\,\text{cm}\), \(54\,\text{m}=5400\,\text{cm}\), and \(81\,\text{m}=8100\,\text{cm}\). 2. Divide: \(2700\div9=300\), \(5400\div9=600\), and \(8100\div9=900\). 3. The second quotient is twice the first, and the third is three times the first, matching the scale factors of the original lengths.

Answer

1) \(300\,\text{cm}\) 2) \(600\,\text{cm}\) 3) \(900\,\text{cm}\) The quotients scale by \(1,2,3\), just like the original lengths.
Unit conversions within a system 132
Which length measurements are equal? Sort the nine measurements into three groups of three equal values. \(50\,\text{cm}\), \(\frac{1}{2}\,\text{m}\), \(0.50\,\text{m}\), \(10\,\text{cm}\), \(\frac{1}{10}\,\text{m}\), \(0.10\,\text{m}\), \(20\,\text{cm}\), \(\frac{1}{5}\,\text{m}\), \(0.20\,\text{m}\)

Hints

- Use \(1\,\text{m} = 100\,\text{cm}\). - Convert the fractional and decimal meter measurements to centimeters. - Put all measurements in one unit before sorting them.

Solution

1. Since \(1\,\text{m} = 100\,\text{cm}\), \(\frac{1}{2}\,\text{m} = 0.50\,\text{m} = 50\,\text{cm}\). 2. \(\frac{1}{10}\,\text{m} = 0.10\,\text{m} = 10\,\text{cm}\). 3. \(\frac{1}{5}\,\text{m} = 0.20\,\text{m} = 20\,\text{cm}\).

Answer

Group 1: \(\frac{1}{2}\,\text{m} = 0.50\,\text{m} = 50\,\text{cm}\) Group 2: \(\frac{1}{10}\,\text{m} = 0.10\,\text{m} = 10\,\text{cm}\) Group 3: \(\frac{1}{5}\,\text{m} = 0.20\,\text{m} = 20\,\text{cm}\)
Unit conversions within a system 133
Order these weights from least to greatest: \(2\,\text{tons}\), \(3000\,\text{lb}\), \(1\,\text{ton}\ 100\,\text{lb}\), \(1800\,\text{lb}\), \(2\,\text{tons}\ 5\,\text{lb}\).

Hints

- Convert every weight to pounds. - One ton equals \(2000\) pounds. - Pay attention to the difference between \(1\) ton \(100\) pounds and \(3000\) pounds.

Solution

1. Convert every weight to pounds using \(1\,\text{ton} = 2000\,\text{lb}\). 2. \(2\,\text{tons} = 4000\,\text{lb}\). 3. \(1\,\text{ton}\ 100\,\text{lb} = 2100\,\text{lb}\). 4. \(2\,\text{tons}\ 5\,\text{lb} = 4005\,\text{lb}\). 5. The pound values are \(1800 < 2100 < 3000 < 4000 < 4005\), so place the original measurements in that order.

Answer

\(1800\,\text{lb} < 1\,\text{ton}\ 100\,\text{lb} < 3000\,\text{lb} < 2\,\text{tons} < 2\,\text{tons}\ 5\,\text{lb}\)
Unit conversions within a system 134
Tim converted each mass from grams to kilograms and grams, but he made two mistakes. Find the two incorrect conversions and correct them. 1. \(3008\,\text{g} = 3\,\text{kg}\ 8\,\text{g}\) 2. \(2500\,\text{g} = 25\,\text{kg}\ 0\,\text{g}\) 3. \(1070\,\text{g} = 1\,\text{kg}\ 70\,\text{g}\) 4. \(406\,\text{g} = 4\,\text{kg}\ 6\,\text{g}\)

Hints

- One kilogram equals \(1000\) grams. - Check whether the kilograms match the thousands in the gram measurement. - Convert each mixed-unit result back to grams as a check.

Solution

1. Conversion 2 is incorrect. Since \(1000\,\text{g} = 1\,\text{kg}\), \(2500\,\text{g} = 2\,\text{kg}\ 500\,\text{g}\), not \(25\,\text{kg}\). 2. Conversion 4 is incorrect. Since \(406\,\text{g}\) is less than \(1000\,\text{g}\), it is \(0\,\text{kg}\ 406\,\text{g}\), not \(4\,\text{kg}\ 6\,\text{g}\). 3. Conversions 1 and 3 are correct.

Answer

The incorrect conversions are 2 and 4. 2. \(2500\,\text{g} = 2\,\text{kg}\ 500\,\text{g}\) 4. \(406\,\text{g} = 0\,\text{kg}\ 406\,\text{g}\)
Unit conversions within a system 135
Order the lengths from least to greatest. Use the symbol \(<\). \(4\,\text{km}\ 5\,\text{m}\), \(450\,\text{m}\), \(4\,\text{km}\ 500\,\text{m}\), \(4050\,\text{m}\)

Hints

- Convert all lengths to meters before ordering them. - One kilometer equals \(1000\) meters. - Pay special attention to the zeros in \(4\) kilometers \(5\) meters.

Solution

1. Convert every length to meters. 2. \(4\,\text{km}\ 5\,\text{m} = 4005\,\text{m}\). 3. \(4\,\text{km}\ 500\,\text{m} = 4500\,\text{m}\). 4. The meter values are \(450 < 4005 < 4050 < 4500\). 5. Write the original measurements in that order.

Answer

\(450\,\text{m} < 4\,\text{km}\ 5\,\text{m} < 4050\,\text{m} < 4\,\text{km}\ 500\,\text{m}\)
Unit conversions within a system 136
Order the weights from least to greatest: \(16\,\text{oz}\), \(3\,\text{tons}\), \(30\,\text{lb}\), \(160\,\text{oz}\), \(300\,\text{lb}\).

Hints

- How many ounces are in \(1\,\text{lb}\)? - How many pounds are in \(1\,\text{ton}\)? - Convert all measurements to the same unit. - Then compare the numerical values.

Solution

1. Convert the weights to pounds: \(16\,\text{oz}=1\,\text{lb}\) \(160\,\text{oz}=10\,\text{lb}\) \(30\,\text{lb}=30\,\text{lb}\) \(300\,\text{lb}=300\,\text{lb}\) \(3\,\text{tons}=6000\,\text{lb}\) 2. Compare the values: \(1<10<30<300<6000\). 3. Write the original measurements in order: \(16\,\text{oz}<160\,\text{oz}<30\,\text{lb}<300\,\text{lb}<3\,\text{tons}\).

Answer

\(16\,\text{oz}\), \(160\,\text{oz}\), \(30\,\text{lb}\), \(300\,\text{lb}\), \(3\,\text{tons}\)
Unit conversions within a system 137
Evaluate each expression. Write the result using kilograms and grams, such as \(1\,\text{kg}\ 200\,\text{g}\). a) \(4650\,\text{g} + 2350\,\text{g}\) b) \(10\,\text{kg} - 4200\,\text{g}\) c) \(6 \times 500\,\text{g}\) d) \(1\,\text{kg} \div 8\)

Hints

- Convert mixed units to grams before calculating. - One kilogram equals \(1000\) grams. - Convert the final gram total back to kilograms and grams.

Solution

1. a) \(4650\,\text{g} + 2350\,\text{g} = 7000\,\text{g} = 7\,\text{kg}\ 0\,\text{g}\). 2. b) Convert \(10\,\text{kg}\) to \(10{,}000\,\text{g}\). Then \(10{,}000\,\text{g} - 4200\,\text{g} = 5800\,\text{g} = 5\,\text{kg}\ 800\,\text{g}\). 3. c) \(6 \times 500\,\text{g} = 3000\,\text{g} = 3\,\text{kg}\ 0\,\text{g}\). 4. d) Convert \(1\,\text{kg}\) to \(1000\,\text{g}\). Then \(1000\,\text{g} \div 8 = 125\,\text{g} = 0\,\text{kg}\ 125\,\text{g}\).

Answer

a) \(7\,\text{kg}\ 0\,\text{g}\) b) \(5\,\text{kg}\ 800\,\text{g}\) c) \(3\,\text{kg}\ 0\,\text{g}\) d) \(0\,\text{kg}\ 125\,\text{g}\)
Unit conversions within a system 138
a) Order these weights from least to greatest: \(4\,\text{tons}\), \(400\,\text{lb}\), \(400\,\text{oz}\), \(40\,\text{lb}\). b) Find each missing amount: From \(12\,\text{oz}\) to \(1\,\text{lb}\): \(\square\,\text{oz}\). From \(1300\,\text{lb}\) to \(1\,\text{ton}\): \(\square\,\text{lb}\).

Hints

- Put all four weights into the same unit before ordering them. - Use pounds and ounces for the first missing amount. - For each missing amount, subtract from the full target weight.

Solution

1. a) In pounds, the weights are \(8000\), \(400\), \(25\), and \(40\). Thus \(25<40<400<8000\). 2. b) Since \(1\,\text{lb}=16\,\text{oz}\), \(16-12=4\,\text{oz}\) remain. 3. Since \(1\,\text{ton}=2000\,\text{lb}\), \(2000-1300=700\,\text{lb}\) remain.

Answer

a) \(400\,\text{oz}<40\,\text{lb}<400\,\text{lb}<4\,\text{tons}\) b) \(4\,\text{oz}\) and \(700\,\text{lb}\)
Unit conversions within a system 139
Fill in each missing number. a) \(4\,\text{tons}\ \square\,\text{lb} = 8025\,\text{lb}\) b) \(\square\,\text{tons}\ 105\,\text{lb} = 14{,}105\,\text{lb}\) c) \(15\,\text{tons}\ \square\,\text{lb} = 30{,}008\,\text{lb}\)

Hints

- One ton equals \(2000\) pounds. - Convert the whole tons to pounds so the units match. - Compare the known pound amount with the total to determine what the blank must represent.

Solution

1. Use \(1\,\text{ton} = 2000\,\text{lb}\). 2. a) Four tons is \(8000\,\text{lb}\), leaving \(8025 - 8000 = 25\,\text{lb}\). 3. b) \(14{,}105\,\text{lb}\) contains \(14{,}000\,\text{lb} = 7\) tons and \(105\,\text{lb}\). 4. c) Fifteen tons is \(30{,}000\,\text{lb}\), leaving \(8\,\text{lb}\).

Answer

a) \(25\) b) \(7\) c) \(8\)
Unit conversions within a system 140
Evaluate each statement. Write “true” or “false.” Correct each false statement. a) \(48\,\text{oz}\) is heavier than \(3\,\text{lb}\). b) \(5\,\text{tons}\) has the same weight as \(10{,}000\,\text{lb}\). c) \(192\,\text{oz}\) is lighter than \(100\,\text{lb}\). d) \(400\,\text{lb}\) is heavier than half a ton.

Hints

- Convert both weights in each statement to the same unit. - How many pounds are in half a ton? - Pay close attention to comparison words such as “heavier,” “lighter,” and “the same weight.”

Solution

1. a) Since \(48\,\text{oz}=3\,\text{lb}\), the statement is false. The weights are equal. 2. b) Since \(1\,\text{ton}=2000\,\text{lb}\), \(5 \times 2000=10{,}000\). The statement is true. 3. c) \(192\,\text{oz}=12\,\text{lb}\). Since \(12<100\), the statement is true. 4. d) Half a ton is \(1000\,\text{lb}\). Since \(400<1000\), the statement is false. \(400\,\text{lb}\) is lighter than half a ton.

Answer

a) False; \(48\,\text{oz}=3\,\text{lb}\). b) True c) True d) False; \(400\,\text{lb}\) is lighter than half a ton.
Unit conversions within a system 141
Fill in the missing numbers. a) \(1\,\text{ton} = 900\,\text{lb} + \square\,\text{lb}\) b) \(12\,\text{lb} = 176\,\text{oz} + \square\,\text{oz}\) c) \(117\,\text{oz} = \square\,\text{lb}\ \square\,\text{oz}\) d) \(2\,\text{tons} - \square\,\text{lb} = 3000\,\text{lb}\) e) \(640\,\text{oz} = \square\,\text{lb}\)

Hints

- Convert both sides to the same unit. - One ton equals \(2000\) pounds, and one pound equals \(16\) ounces. - Decide whether each blank represents a missing part of a total or a unit conversion.

Solution

1. Use \(1\,\text{ton}=2000\,\text{lb}\) and \(1\,\text{lb}=16\,\text{oz}\). 2. a) \(2000\,\text{lb}-900\,\text{lb}=1100\,\text{lb}\). 3. b) \(12\,\text{lb}=192\,\text{oz}\), so \(192\,\text{oz}-176\,\text{oz}=16\,\text{oz}\). 4. c) \(117\,\text{oz}\) contains \(112\,\text{oz}=7\,\text{lb}\), with \(5\,\text{oz}\) remaining. 5. d) \(2\,\text{tons}=4000\,\text{lb}\), and \(4000\,\text{lb}-3000\,\text{lb}=1000\,\text{lb}\). 6. e) Since \(40\times16=640\), \(640\,\text{oz}=40\,\text{lb}\).

Answer

a) \(1100\,\text{lb}\) b) \(16\,\text{oz}\) c) \(7\,\text{lb}\ 5\,\text{oz}\) d) \(1000\,\text{lb}\) e) \(40\,\text{lb}\)
Unit conversions within a system 142
Find how many years are needed to reach each target. a) From \(650\) years to \(8\) centuries b) From \(1050\) years to \(14\) centuries

Hints

- Convert both quantities to years before comparing them. - The phrase “how many are needed” indicates that you should find a difference. - One century is \(100\) years.

Solution

1. a) Convert \(8\) centuries to years: \(8 \times 100=800\) years. Then \(800-650=150\), so \(150\) years are needed. 2. b) Convert \(14\) centuries to years: \(14 \times 100=1400\) years. Then \(1400-1050=350\), so \(350\) years are needed.

Answer

a) \(150\,\text{years}\) b) \(350\,\text{years}\)
Unit conversions within a system 143
Calculate each time span. Express each answer in years and months when possible. a) \(6\,\text{years}\ 5\,\text{months}+4\,\text{years}\ 3\,\text{months}\) b) \(8\,\text{years}\ 9\,\text{months}+2\,\text{years}\ 11\,\text{months}\) c) \(15\,\text{years}\ 2\,\text{months}-6\,\text{years}\ 7\,\text{months}\) d) A child is \(12\) years \(8\) months old. How many months remain until the child's \(13\)th birthday?

Hints

- One year has \(12\) months. - You can often calculate the years and months separately. - If an addition produces at least \(12\) months, regroup \(12\) months as \(1\) year. - If there are not enough months to subtract, regroup \(1\) year as \(12\) months.

Solution

1. a) Add years and months separately: \(6+4=10\) years and \(5+3=8\) months. The result is \(10\) years \(8\) months. 2. b) \(8+2=10\) years and \(9+11=20\) months. Since \(20\) months is \(1\) year \(8\) months, the result is \(11\) years \(8\) months. 3. c) Regroup \(1\) year as \(12\) months: \(15\) years \(2\) months becomes \(14\) years \(14\) months. Then \(14-6=8\) years and \(14-7=7\) months, so the result is \(8\) years \(7\) months. 4. d) One year has \(12\) months, and \(12-8=4\). Four months remain.

Answer

a) \(10\,\text{years}\ 8\,\text{months}\) b) \(11\,\text{years}\ 8\,\text{months}\) c) \(8\,\text{years}\ 7\,\text{months}\) d) \(4\,\text{months}\)
Unit conversions within a system 144
Calculate each time span. Express each answer in hours and minutes. a) \(4\,\text{hr}\ 35\,\text{min}+2\,\text{hr}\ 45\,\text{min}\) b) \(15\,\text{hr}\ 12\,\text{min}-6\,\text{hr}\ 45\,\text{min}\) c) \(9\,\text{hr}\ 58\,\text{min}+4\,\text{hr}\ 7\,\text{min}\)

Hints

- How many minutes are in \(1\) hour? - When subtracting, regroup \(1\) hour as \(60\) minutes if needed. - Calculate the hours and minutes separately. - At the end, regroup any set of \(60\) minutes as \(1\) hour.

Solution

1. a) Add the hours and minutes: \(4+2=6\) hours and \(35+45=80\) minutes. Since \(80\) minutes is \(1\) hour \(20\) minutes, the result is \(7\) hours \(20\) minutes. 2. b) Regroup \(1\) hour as \(60\) minutes: \(15\) hours \(12\) minutes becomes \(14\) hours \(72\) minutes. Then \(14-6=8\) hours and \(72-45=27\) minutes. The result is \(8\) hours \(27\) minutes. 3. c) Add \(9+4=13\) hours and \(58+7=65\) minutes. Since \(65\) minutes is \(1\) hour \(5\) minutes, the result is \(14\) hours \(5\) minutes.

Answer

a) \(7\,\text{hr}\ 20\,\text{min}\) b) \(8\,\text{hr}\ 27\,\text{min}\) c) \(14\,\text{hr}\ 5\,\text{min}\)
Unit conversions within a system 145
Compare time spans \(A\) and \(B\). Which is longer? First calculate both, then find the difference. \(A=5\,\text{hr}\ 45\,\text{min}+3\,\text{hr}\ 25\,\text{min}\) \(B=12\,\text{hr}\ 10\,\text{min}-2\,\text{hr}\ 50\,\text{min}\)

Hints

- Calculate \(A\) and \(B\) separately. - Remember that \(1\,\text{hr}=60\,\text{min}\). - Subtract the shorter time span from the longer time span.

Solution

1. Calculate \(A\): \(5+3=8\) hours, and \(45+25=70\) minutes \(=1\) hour \(10\) minutes. Therefore, \(A=9\,\text{hr}\ 10\,\text{min}\). 2. Calculate \(B\): Regroup \(12\,\text{hr}\ 10\,\text{min}\) as \(11\,\text{hr}\ 70\,\text{min}\). Then \(11-2=9\) hours and \(70-50=20\) minutes, so \(B=9\,\text{hr}\ 20\,\text{min}\). 3. Compare and subtract: \(B\) is longer, and \(9\,\text{hr}\ 20\,\text{min}-9\,\text{hr}\ 10\,\text{min}=10\,\text{min}\).

Answer

Time span \(B\) is longer by \(10\,\text{min}\).
Unit conversions within a system 146
Calculate each sum. Regroup so the minutes are less than \(60\) and the hours are less than \(24\). a) \(4\,\text{hr}\ 40\,\text{min}+3\,\text{hr}\ 35\,\text{min}\) b) \(12\,\text{hr}\ 55\,\text{min}+11\,\text{hr}\ 25\,\text{min}\) c) \(2\,\text{days}\ 15\,\text{hr}+1\,\text{day}\ 18\,\text{hr}\)

Hints

- Add like units separately. - How many minutes make \(1\) hour? - How many hours make \(1\) day? - Regroup any total of at least \(60\) minutes or \(24\) hours.

Solution

1. a) Add \(4+3=7\) hours and \(40+35=75\) minutes. Since \(75\) minutes is \(1\) hour \(15\) minutes, the result is \(8\,\text{hr}\ 15\,\text{min}\). 2. b) Add \(12+11=23\) hours and \(55+25=80\) minutes. Since \(80\) minutes is \(1\) hour \(20\) minutes, this becomes \(24\) hours \(20\) minutes. Since \(24\) hours is \(1\) day, the result is \(1\,\text{day}\ 20\,\text{min}\). 3. c) Add \(2+1=3\) days and \(15+18=33\) hours. Since \(33\) hours is \(1\) day \(9\) hours, the result is \(4\,\text{days}\ 9\,\text{hr}\).

Answer

a) \(8\,\text{hr}\ 15\,\text{min}\) b) \(1\,\text{day}\ 20\,\text{min}\) c) \(4\,\text{days}\ 9\,\text{hr}\)
Unit conversions within a system 147
Calculate each time difference. a) \(9\,\text{years}\ 8\,\text{months}-3\,\text{years}\ 5\,\text{months}\) b) \(14\,\text{years}\ 2\,\text{months}-6\,\text{years}\ 11\,\text{months}\) c) \(7\,\text{years}-4\,\text{years}\ 9\,\text{months}\)

Hints

- How many months are in \(1\) year? - If there are not enough months to subtract, regroup \(1\) year as \(12\) months. - Rewrite each time span in a form that makes subtraction possible.

Solution

1. a) Subtract like units: \(9-3=6\) years and \(8-5=3\) months. The result is \(6\) years \(3\) months. 2. b) Regroup \(1\) year as \(12\) months: \(14\) years \(2\) months becomes \(13\) years \(14\) months. Then \(13-6=7\) years and \(14-11=3\) months. The result is \(7\) years \(3\) months. 3. c) Rewrite \(7\) years as \(6\) years \(12\) months. Then \(6-4=2\) years and \(12-9=3\) months. The result is \(2\) years \(3\) months.

Answer

a) \(6\,\text{years}\ 3\,\text{months}\) b) \(7\,\text{years}\ 3\,\text{months}\) c) \(2\,\text{years}\ 3\,\text{months}\)
Unit conversions within a system 148
Which sum is greater? Calculate both and insert \(<\), \(>\), or \(=\). \(A: 9\,\text{min}\ 35\,\text{s}+4\,\text{min}\ 40\,\text{s}\) \(B: 6\,\text{min}\ 55\,\text{s}+7\,\text{min}\ 15\,\text{s}\)

Hints

- Calculate each side separately. - Regroup any total of at least \(60\) seconds. - Compare the minutes first, then the seconds.

Solution

1. Calculate \(A\): \(9+4=13\) minutes, and \(35+40=75\) seconds \(=1\) minute \(15\) seconds. Therefore, \(A=14\,\text{min}\ 15\,\text{s}\). 2. Calculate \(B\): \(6+7=13\) minutes, and \(55+15=70\) seconds \(=1\) minute \(10\) seconds. Therefore, \(B=14\,\text{min}\ 10\,\text{s}\). 3. Since \(14\,\text{min}\ 15\,\text{s}>14\,\text{min}\ 10\,\text{s}\), \(A>B\).

Answer

\(A>B\), because \(14\,\text{min}\ 15\,\text{s}>14\,\text{min}\ 10\,\text{s}\).
Unit conversions within a system 149
Calculate each difference. a) \(14\,\text{hr}\ 20\,\text{min}-6\,\text{hr}\ 45\,\text{min}\) b) \(5\,\text{days}\ 6\,\text{hr}-2\,\text{days}\ 15\,\text{hr}\) c) \(8\,\text{min}\ 12\,\text{s}-3\,\text{min}\ 40\,\text{s}\)

Hints

- What can you regroup when the smaller-unit amount is not large enough to subtract? - How many minutes are in \(1\) hour? - How many hours are in \(1\) day? - How many seconds are in \(1\) minute? - Subtract like units after regrouping.

Solution

1. a) Regroup \(14\,\text{hr}\ 20\,\text{min}\) as \(13\,\text{hr}\ 80\,\text{min}\). Then subtract to get \(7\,\text{hr}\ 35\,\text{min}\). 2. b) Regroup \(5\,\text{days}\ 6\,\text{hr}\) as \(4\,\text{days}\ 30\,\text{hr}\). Then subtract to get \(2\,\text{days}\ 15\,\text{hr}\). 3. c) Regroup \(8\,\text{min}\ 12\,\text{s}\) as \(7\,\text{min}\ 72\,\text{s}\). Then subtract to get \(4\,\text{min}\ 32\,\text{s}\).

Answer

a) \(7\,\text{hr}\ 35\,\text{min}\) b) \(2\,\text{days}\ 15\,\text{hr}\) c) \(4\,\text{min}\ 32\,\text{s}\)
Unit conversions within a system 150
Fill in each missing time span. a) \(10\,\text{hr}\ 15\,\text{min}-\square=4\,\text{hr}\ 50\,\text{min}\) b) \(\square-3\,\text{days}\ 12\,\text{hr}=1\,\text{day}\ 18\,\text{hr}\) c) \(20\,\text{min}-\square=12\,\text{min}\ 25\,\text{s}\)

Hints

- Decide whether the unknown is the starting amount or the amount taken away. - Think about adding back to check a subtraction. - Regroup a larger time unit when the smaller part is not large enough.

Solution

1. a) Find the missing amount by subtracting: \(9\,\text{hr}\ 75\,\text{min}-4\,\text{hr}\ 50\,\text{min}=5\,\text{hr}\ 25\,\text{min}\). 2. b) Add to find the starting amount: \(3\,\text{days}\ 12\,\text{hr}+1\,\text{day}\ 18\,\text{hr}=4\,\text{days}\ 30\,\text{hr}=5\,\text{days}\ 6\,\text{hr}\). 3. c) Regroup and subtract: \(19\,\text{min}\ 60\,\text{s}-12\,\text{min}\ 25\,\text{s}=7\,\text{min}\ 35\,\text{s}\).

Answer

a) \(5\,\text{hr}\ 25\,\text{min}\) b) \(5\,\text{days}\ 6\,\text{hr}\) c) \(7\,\text{min}\ 35\,\text{s}\)
Unit conversions within a system 151
Find each missing time span. a) \(3\,\text{hr}\ 40\,\text{min}+\square=6\,\text{hr}\ 10\,\text{min}\) b) \(7\,\text{hr}\ 25\,\text{min}-\square=4\,\text{hr}\ 50\,\text{min}\) c) \(11\,\text{hr}-\square=8\,\text{hr}\ 12\,\text{min}\) d) \(\square+2\,\text{hr}\ 55\,\text{min}=5\,\text{hr}\ 20\,\text{min}\)

Hints

- A missing addend can be found by subtraction. - A missing subtracted amount can also be found with subtraction. - Change one hour into sixty minutes when you need to regroup.

Solution

1. a) Subtract the known amount: \(5\,\text{hr}\ 70\,\text{min}-3\,\text{hr}\ 40\,\text{min}=2\,\text{hr}\ 30\,\text{min}\). 2. b) Subtract the stated result: \(6\,\text{hr}\ 85\,\text{min}-4\,\text{hr}\ 50\,\text{min}=2\,\text{hr}\ 35\,\text{min}\). 3. c) Regroup \(11\) hours as \(10\) hours and \(60\) minutes: \(10\,\text{hr}\ 60\,\text{min}-8\,\text{hr}\ 12\,\text{min}=2\,\text{hr}\ 48\,\text{min}\). 4. d) Subtract: \(4\,\text{hr}\ 80\,\text{min}-2\,\text{hr}\ 55\,\text{min}=2\,\text{hr}\ 25\,\text{min}\).

Answer

a) \(2\,\text{hr}\ 30\,\text{min}\) b) \(2\,\text{hr}\ 35\,\text{min}\) c) \(2\,\text{hr}\ 48\,\text{min}\) d) \(2\,\text{hr}\ 25\,\text{min}\)
Unit conversions within a system 152
Calculate each time difference. 1. \(8\,\text{min}\ 15\,\text{s}-3\,\text{min}\ 45\,\text{s}\) 2. \(20\,\text{min}\ 5\,\text{s}-12\,\text{min}\ 18\,\text{s}\) 3. \(5\,\text{min}-3\,\text{min}\ 52\,\text{s}\)

Hints

- How many seconds are in \(1\) minute? - If the top number of seconds is smaller, regroup \(1\) minute as \(60\) seconds. - Subtract the minutes and seconds after regrouping.

Solution

1. Regroup \(8\,\text{min}\ 15\,\text{s}\) as \(7\,\text{min}\ 75\,\text{s}\). Then \(7\,\text{min}\ 75\,\text{s}-3\,\text{min}\ 45\,\text{s}=4\,\text{min}\ 30\,\text{s}\). 2. Regroup \(20\,\text{min}\ 5\,\text{s}\) as \(19\,\text{min}\ 65\,\text{s}\). Then \(19\,\text{min}\ 65\,\text{s}-12\,\text{min}\ 18\,\text{s}=7\,\text{min}\ 47\,\text{s}\). 3. Regroup \(5\,\text{min}\) as \(4\,\text{min}\ 60\,\text{s}\). Then \(4\,\text{min}\ 60\,\text{s}-3\,\text{min}\ 52\,\text{s}=1\,\text{min}\ 8\,\text{s}\).

Answer

1. \(4\,\text{min}\ 30\,\text{s}\) 2. \(7\,\text{min}\ 47\,\text{s}\) 3. \(1\,\text{min}\ 8\,\text{s}\)
Unit conversions within a system 153
Calculate and compare. Write \(<\), \(>\), or \(=\). a) \(4\,\text{min}\ 10\,\text{s}-1\,\text{min}\ 50\,\text{s}\ \square\ 2\,\text{min}\ 20\,\text{s}\) b) \(10\,\text{min}-4\,\text{min}\ 15\,\text{s}\ \square\ 350\,\text{s}\)

Hints

- Calculate the subtraction on the left side first. - Compare time spans only after using compatible units. - Regroup a whole minute as sixty seconds if needed.

Solution

1. a) Regroup and subtract: \(3\,\text{min}\ 70\,\text{s}-1\,\text{min}\ 50\,\text{s}=2\,\text{min}\ 20\,\text{s}\), so the sides are equal. 2. b) Regroup and subtract: \(9\,\text{min}\ 60\,\text{s}-4\,\text{min}\ 15\,\text{s}=5\,\text{min}\ 45\,\text{s}\). 3. \(350\,\text{s}=5\,\text{min}\ 50\,\text{s}\), so the left side of b) is less.

Answer

a) \(=\) b) \(<\)
Unit conversions within a system 154
Calculate each time. a) \(14\,\text{hr}\ 35\,\text{min}+8\,\text{hr}\ 45\,\text{min}\) b) \(12\,\text{min}\ 15\,\text{s}-7\,\text{min}\ 40\,\text{s}\)

Hints

- One hour is \(60\) minutes, and one minute is \(60\) seconds. - Regroup any total of at least \(60\) minutes. - When subtracting, regroup one larger unit if the smaller-unit amount is not large enough.

Solution

1. a) Add \(35+45=80\) minutes. Regroup \(80\) minutes as \(1\) hour \(20\) minutes. Then \(14+8+1=23\) hours, so the result is \(23\,\text{hr}\ 20\,\text{min}\). 2. b) Regroup \(12\,\text{min}\ 15\,\text{s}\) as \(11\,\text{min}\ 75\,\text{s}\). Then subtract to get \(4\,\text{min}\ 35\,\text{s}\).

Answer

a) \(23\,\text{hr}\ 20\,\text{min}\) b) \(4\,\text{min}\ 35\,\text{s}\)
Unit conversions within a system 155
Calculate each time. a) \(4\,\text{days}\ 18\,\text{hr}+2\,\text{days}\ 9\,\text{hr}\) b) \(1\,\text{hr}\ 5\,\text{min}-35\,\text{min}\ 20\,\text{s}\)

Hints

- How many hours are in \(1\) day? - Convert to smaller units when that makes subtraction easier. - You can count up from the shorter time to the longer time as a check.

Solution

1. a) Add \(18+9=27\) hours. Since \(27\) hours is \(1\) day \(3\) hours, add \(4+2+1=7\) days. The result is \(7\,\text{days}\ 3\,\text{hr}\). 2. b) Convert \(1\) hour \(5\) minutes to \(65\) minutes. Regroup as \(64\,\text{min}\ 60\,\text{s}\). Then subtract \(35\,\text{min}\ 20\,\text{s}\) to get \(29\,\text{min}\ 40\,\text{s}\).

Answer

a) \(7\,\text{days}\ 3\,\text{hr}\) b) \(29\,\text{min}\ 40\,\text{s}\)
Unit conversions within a system 156
Which is heavier: \(\frac{1}{2}\) of \(600\,\text{g}\) or \(\frac{1}{4}\) of \(1\,\text{kg}\)? Show your calculations.

Hints

- Convert both quantities to grams. - Find each fraction of its whole amount. - Compare the two results.

Solution

1. Find half of \(600\,\text{g}\): \(600\,\text{g} \div 2 = 300\,\text{g}\). 2. Convert \(1\,\text{kg}\) to \(1000\,\text{g}\). 3. Find one-fourth of \(1000\,\text{g}\): \(1000\,\text{g} \div 4 = 250\,\text{g}\). 4. Since \(300\,\text{g} > 250\,\text{g}\), half of \(600\,\text{g}\) is heavier.

Answer

\(\frac{1}{2}\) of \(600\,\text{g}\) is heavier because \(300\,\text{g} > 250\,\text{g}\).
Unit conversions within a system 157
Fill in the missing numbers. a) \(6\,\text{m}\ \square\,\text{cm} = 609\,\text{cm}\) b) \(\square\,\text{km}\ 12\,\text{m} = 5012\,\text{m}\) c) \(4\,\text{kg}\ 5\,\text{g} = \square\,\text{g}\) d) \(3\,\text{tons}\ 20\,\text{lb} = \square\,\text{lb}\)

Hints

- Convert each expression to the unit on the right. - Use place value to separate complete larger units from the remainder. - Use \(1\,\text{ton} = 2000\,\text{lb}\) for part d).

Solution

1. a) Six meters equals \(600\,\text{cm}\), so the missing amount is \(609 - 600 = 9\,\text{cm}\). 2. b) \(5012\,\text{m}\) contains \(5000\,\text{m} = 5\,\text{km}\) and \(12\,\text{m}\), so the missing number is \(5\). 3. c) \(4\,\text{kg}\ 5\,\text{g} = 4000\,\text{g} + 5\,\text{g} = 4005\,\text{g}\). 4. d) \(3\,\text{tons} = 6000\,\text{lb}\). Adding \(20\,\text{lb}\) gives \(6020\,\text{lb}\).

Answer

a) \(9\) b) \(5\) c) \(4005\) d) \(6020\)
Unit conversions within a system 158
Find the sum of the three lengths: \(26\,\text{km}\ 380\,\text{m}\); \(41\,\text{km}\ 920\,\text{m}\); \(13\,\text{km}\ 705\,\text{m}\).

Hints

- Add the kilometers and meters separately. - How many meters are in \(1\,\text{km}\)? - Check whether the meter total can be regrouped as kilometers and meters.

Solution

1. Add the kilometers: \(26+41+13=80\,\text{km}\). 2. Add the meters: \(380+920+705=2005\,\text{m}\). 3. Regroup \(2005\,\text{m}=2\,\text{km}\ 5\,\text{m}\). 4. Add the results: \(80\,\text{km}+2\,\text{km}\ 5\,\text{m}=82\,\text{km}\ 5\,\text{m}\).

Answer

\(82\,\text{km}\ 5\,\text{m}\)
Unit conversions within a system 159
Calculate each difference. a) \(10\,\text{L}\ 200\,\text{mL}-4\,\text{L}\ 850\,\text{mL}\) b) \(6\,\text{m}\ 12\,\text{cm}-2\,\text{m}\ 45\,\text{cm}\) c) \(14\,\text{cm}\ 3\,\text{mm}-8\,\text{cm}\ 9\,\text{mm}\)

Hints

- Use \(1\,\text{L}=1000\,\text{mL}\), \(1\,\text{m}=100\,\text{cm}\), and \(1\,\text{cm}=10\,\text{mm}\). - Regroup one larger unit when the smaller-unit amount is not large enough to subtract. - You can check by converting everything to the smallest unit first.

Solution

1. a) Regroup \(10\,\text{L}\ 200\,\text{mL}\) as \(9\,\text{L}\ 1200\,\text{mL}\). Then subtract to get \(5\,\text{L}\ 350\,\text{mL}\). 2. b) Regroup \(6\,\text{m}\ 12\,\text{cm}\) as \(5\,\text{m}\ 112\,\text{cm}\). Then subtract to get \(3\,\text{m}\ 67\,\text{cm}\). 3. c) Regroup \(14\,\text{cm}\ 3\,\text{mm}\) as \(13\,\text{cm}\ 13\,\text{mm}\). Then subtract to get \(5\,\text{cm}\ 4\,\text{mm}\).

Answer

a) \(5\,\text{L}\ 350\,\text{mL}\) b) \(3\,\text{m}\ 67\,\text{cm}\) c) \(5\,\text{cm}\ 4\,\text{mm}\)
Unit conversions within a system 160
Calculate and compare. Write \(<\), \(>\), or \(=\). a) \(12\,\text{lb}\ 5\,\text{oz}-4\,\text{lb}\ 7\,\text{oz}\ \square\ 8\,\text{lb}\) b) \(5\,\text{tons}\ 20\,\text{lb}-1\,\text{ton}\ 30\,\text{lb}\ \square\ 3\,\text{tons}\ 1990\,\text{lb}\) c) \(8\,\text{lb}\ 4\,\text{oz}-3\,\text{lb}\ 8\,\text{oz}\ \square\ 4\,\text{lb}\ 8\,\text{oz}\)

Hints

- First calculate the difference on the left. - Using ounces or pounds throughout can make a comparison easier. - Check whether each difference is close to a whole pound or ton.

Solution

1. a) In ounces, \(197-71=126\,\text{oz}\). Eight pounds is \(128\,\text{oz}\), so use \(<\). 2. b) In pounds, \(10{,}020-2030=7990\,\text{lb}\). The right side is also \(3\times2000+1990=7990\,\text{lb}\), so use \(=\). 3. c) In ounces, \(132-56=76\,\text{oz}\). The right side is \(72\,\text{oz}\), so use \(>\).

Answer

a) \(<\) b) \(=\) c) \(>\)
Unit conversions within a system 161
Calculate each difference. Express each result with mixed units. a) \(5\,\text{m}-72\,\text{cm}\) b) \(12\,\text{m}\ 15\,\text{cm}-8\,\text{m}\ 40\,\text{cm}\) c) \(3\,\text{cm}\ 2\,\text{mm}-18\,\text{mm}\) d) \(100\,\text{m}-45\,\text{m}\ 5\,\text{cm}\)

Hints

- Convert everything to the smallest unit shown. - How many centimeters are in \(1\,\text{m}\)? - How many millimeters are in \(1\,\text{cm}\)? - Convert the final difference back to mixed units.

Solution

1. a) \(500\,\text{cm}-72\,\text{cm}=428\,\text{cm}=4\,\text{m}\ 28\,\text{cm}\). 2. b) \(1215\,\text{cm}-840\,\text{cm}=375\,\text{cm}=3\,\text{m}\ 75\,\text{cm}\). 3. c) \(32\,\text{mm}-18\,\text{mm}=14\,\text{mm}=1\,\text{cm}\ 4\,\text{mm}\). 4. d) \(10{,}000\,\text{cm}-4505\,\text{cm}=5495\,\text{cm}=54\,\text{m}\ 95\,\text{cm}\).

Answer

a) \(4\,\text{m}\ 28\,\text{cm}\) b) \(3\,\text{m}\ 75\,\text{cm}\) c) \(1\,\text{cm}\ 4\,\text{mm}\) d) \(54\,\text{m}\ 95\,\text{cm}\)
Unit conversions within a system 162
Calculate each weight difference. Express each answer in the largest practical unit or with mixed units. a) \(1\,\text{lb}-6\,\text{oz}\) b) \(4\,\text{tons}-1\,\text{ton}\ 500\,\text{lb}\) c) \(10\,\text{lb}\ 5\,\text{oz}-3\,\text{lb}\ 8\,\text{oz}\) d) \(2\,\text{tons}\ 1000\,\text{lb}-1600\,\text{lb}\)

Hints

- How many ounces are in \(1\,\text{lb}\)? - How many pounds are in \(1\,\text{ton}\)? - Pay close attention to place value in mixed-unit weights. - Convert both weights to the same smaller unit before subtracting.

Solution

1. a) \(16\,\text{oz}-6\,\text{oz}=10\,\text{oz}\). 2. b) \(8000\,\text{lb}-2500\,\text{lb}=5500\,\text{lb}=2\,\text{tons}\ 1500\,\text{lb}\). 3. c) \(165\,\text{oz}-56\,\text{oz}=109\,\text{oz}=6\,\text{lb}\ 13\,\text{oz}\). 4. d) \(5000\,\text{lb}-1600\,\text{lb}=3400\,\text{lb}=1\,\text{ton}\ 1400\,\text{lb}\).

Answer

a) \(10\,\text{oz}\) b) \(2\,\text{tons}\ 1500\,\text{lb}\) c) \(6\,\text{lb}\ 13\,\text{oz}\) d) \(1\,\text{ton}\ 1400\,\text{lb}\)
Unit conversions within a system 163
Calculate each difference. a) \(7\,\text{yd}\ 1\,\text{ft}\ 2\,\text{in.}-3\,\text{yd}\ 2\,\text{ft}\ 5\,\text{in.}\) b) \(15\,\text{yd}\ 1\,\text{ft}\ 6\,\text{in.}-6\,\text{yd}\ 2\,\text{ft}\ 9\,\text{in.}\)

Hints

- Recall how many inches are in a foot and how many feet are in a yard. - Regroup when a smaller-unit amount is not large enough to subtract. - Converting each full length to inches can simplify the subtraction.

Solution

1. a) Convert to inches: \(7\,\text{yd}\ 1\,\text{ft}\ 2\,\text{in.}=266\,\text{in.}\), and \(3\,\text{yd}\ 2\,\text{ft}\ 5\,\text{in.}=137\,\text{in.}\). Then \(266-137=129\,\text{in.}=3\,\text{yd}\ 1\,\text{ft}\ 9\,\text{in.}\). 2. b) Convert to inches: \(15\,\text{yd}\ 1\,\text{ft}\ 6\,\text{in.}=558\,\text{in.}\), and \(6\,\text{yd}\ 2\,\text{ft}\ 9\,\text{in.}=249\,\text{in.}\). Then \(558-249=309\,\text{in.}=8\,\text{yd}\ 1\,\text{ft}\ 9\,\text{in.}\).

Answer

a) \(3\,\text{yd}\ 1\,\text{ft}\ 9\,\text{in.}\) b) \(8\,\text{yd}\ 1\,\text{ft}\ 9\,\text{in.}\)
Unit conversions within a system 164
Calculate each difference and express it with mixed units. a) \(12\,\text{lb}\ 5\,\text{oz}-8\,\text{lb}\ 6\,\text{oz}\) b) \(14\,\text{gal}\ 2\,\text{qt}-5\,\text{gal}\ 3\,\text{qt}\) c) \(20\,\text{yd}-12\,\text{yd}\ 1\,\text{ft}\ 8\,\text{in.}\)

Hints

- Use \(1\,\text{lb}=16\,\text{oz}\) and \(1\,\text{gal}=4\,\text{qt}\). - For part c), convert both lengths to inches before subtracting.

Solution

1. a) Convert to ounces: \(197\,\text{oz}-134\,\text{oz}=63\,\text{oz}=3\,\text{lb}\ 15\,\text{oz}\). 2. b) Regroup \(14\,\text{gal}\ 2\,\text{qt}\) as \(13\,\text{gal}\ 6\,\text{qt}\). Then subtract to get \(8\,\text{gal}\ 3\,\text{qt}\). 3. c) Convert to inches: \(20\,\text{yd}=720\,\text{in.}\), and \(12\,\text{yd}\ 1\,\text{ft}\ 8\,\text{in.}=452\,\text{in.}\). Then \(720-452=268\,\text{in.}=7\,\text{yd}\ 1\,\text{ft}\ 4\,\text{in.}\).

Answer

a) \(3\,\text{lb}\ 15\,\text{oz}\) b) \(8\,\text{gal}\ 3\,\text{qt}\) c) \(7\,\text{yd}\ 1\,\text{ft}\ 4\,\text{in.}\)
Unit conversions within a system 165
Fill in each missing measurement. a) \(5\,\text{km}-\square=4\,\text{km}\ 250\,\text{m}\) b) \(12\,\text{lb}\ 5\,\text{oz}-\square=9\,\text{lb}\ 1\,\text{oz}\) c) \(3\,\text{m}-\square=1\,\text{m}\ 85\,\text{cm}\) d) \(10\,\text{tons}-\square=7\,\text{tons}\ 800\,\text{lb}\)

Hints

- Think about what must be subtracted from the starting amount. - Subtract the result from the starting amount to find the missing part. - Convert to a common smaller unit first where needed.

Solution

1. a) \(5000\,\text{m}-4250\,\text{m}=750\,\text{m}\). 2. b) \(197\,\text{oz}-145\,\text{oz}=52\,\text{oz}=3\,\text{lb}\ 4\,\text{oz}\). 3. c) \(300\,\text{cm}-185\,\text{cm}=115\,\text{cm}=1\,\text{m}\ 15\,\text{cm}\). 4. d) \(20{,}000\,\text{lb}-14{,}800\,\text{lb}=5200\,\text{lb}=2\,\text{tons}\ 1200\,\text{lb}\).

Answer

a) \(750\,\text{m}\) b) \(3\,\text{lb}\ 4\,\text{oz}\) c) \(1\,\text{m}\ 15\,\text{cm}\) d) \(2\,\text{tons}\ 1200\,\text{lb}\)
Unit conversions within a system 166
Calculate each result in tons and pounds. a) \(14\,\text{tons}\ 640\,\text{lb}+5\,\text{tons}\ 1780\,\text{lb}\) b) \(25\,\text{tons}\ 300\,\text{lb}-12\,\text{tons}\ 800\,\text{lb}\) c) \(8\,\text{tons}\ 100\,\text{lb}-3\,\text{tons}\ 1500\,\text{lb}\)

Hints

- One ton is \(2000\,\text{lb}\). - You may convert everything to pounds and convert back at the end. - When subtracting, regroup one ton as \(2000\) pounds if needed. - Calculate tons and pounds separately while tracking regrouping.

Solution

1. a) Add \(14+5=19\) tons and \(640+1780=2420\) pounds. Since \(2420\,\text{lb}=1\,\text{ton}\ 420\,\text{lb}\), the result is \(20\,\text{tons}\ 420\,\text{lb}\). 2. b) Regroup \(25\,\text{tons}\ 300\,\text{lb}\) as \(24\,\text{tons}\ 2300\,\text{lb}\). Subtract to get \(12\,\text{tons}\ 1500\,\text{lb}\). 3. c) Regroup \(8\,\text{tons}\ 100\,\text{lb}\) as \(7\,\text{tons}\ 2100\,\text{lb}\). Subtract to get \(4\,\text{tons}\ 600\,\text{lb}\).

Answer

a) \(20\,\text{tons}\ 420\,\text{lb}\) b) \(12\,\text{tons}\ 1500\,\text{lb}\) c) \(4\,\text{tons}\ 600\,\text{lb}\)
Unit conversions within a system 167
Fill in the missing values. Use US tons, where \(1\,\text{ton}=2000\,\text{lb}\). a) \(2\,\text{tons}\ 800\,\text{lb}+\square\,\text{lb}=3\,\text{tons}\) b) \(6\times600\,\text{lb}=\square\,\text{ton}\ \square\,\text{lb}\) c) \(10\,\text{tons}-\square\,\text{tons}\ \square\,\text{lb}=7\,\text{tons}\ 500\,\text{lb}\)

Hints

- Work in pounds to compare the totals. - Which operation undoes adding or subtracting a weight? - Make complete groups of one ton and keep the extra pounds.

Solution

1. a) \(3\,\text{tons}=6000\,\text{lb}\) and \(2\,\text{tons}\ 800\,\text{lb}=4800\,\text{lb}\). The missing amount is \(6000-4800=1200\,\text{lb}\). 2. b) \(6\times600=3600\,\text{lb}=1\,\text{ton}\ 1600\,\text{lb}\). 3. c) \(10\,\text{tons}=20{,}000\,\text{lb}\). Subtract \(14{,}500\,\text{lb}\) to get \(5500\,\text{lb}=2\,\text{tons}\ 1500\,\text{lb}\).

Answer

a) \(1200\,\text{lb}\) b) \(1\,\text{ton}\ 1600\,\text{lb}\) c) \(2\,\text{tons}\ 1500\,\text{lb}\)
Unit conversions within a system 168
First find the sum of \(12\,\text{kg}\,450\,\text{g}\) and \(8\,\text{kg}\,700\,\text{g}\). Then find the difference between the two masses. Finally, subtract the difference from the sum. What is the result?

Hints

- Convert both masses to grams, or regroup kilograms and grams when needed. - “Sum” means add, and “difference” means subtract. - Complete the three operations in the order stated.

Solution

1. Find the sum: \(12\,\text{kg}\,450\,\text{g} + 8\,\text{kg}\,700\,\text{g} = 21\,\text{kg}\,150\,\text{g}\). 2. Find the difference: \(12\,\text{kg}\,450\,\text{g} - 8\,\text{kg}\,700\,\text{g} = 3\,\text{kg}\,750\,\text{g}\). 3. Subtract the difference from the sum: \(21\,\text{kg}\,150\,\text{g} - 3\,\text{kg}\,750\,\text{g} = 17\,\text{kg}\,400\,\text{g}\).

Answer

The result is \(17\,\text{kg}\,400\,\text{g}\).
Unit conversions within a system 169
Examine the relationships between the measurements. a) How many \(200\,\text{mL}\) portions fit in a \(1\,\text{L}\) container? b) An object has a mass of \(25\,\text{g}\). How many such objects have a total mass of exactly \(1\,\text{kg}\)? c) If \(1\,\text{m}\) is \(100\) times as long as \(1\,\text{cm}\), how many times as long is \(1\,\text{m}\) as \(2\,\text{cm}\)? Briefly justify your answer.

Hints

- Recall the conversion from liters to milliliters. - For part b), find how many groups of \(25\,\text{g}\) make \(1000\,\text{g}\). - If the comparison unit doubles in length, what happens to the number of times it fits into the same whole?

Solution

1. a) Since \(1\,\text{L}=1000\,\text{mL}\), calculate \(1000 \div 200=5\). 2. b) Since \(1\,\text{kg}=1000\,\text{g}\), calculate \(1000 \div 25=40\). 3. c) Since \(1\,\text{m}=100\,\text{cm}\), calculate \(100\,\text{cm} \div 2\,\text{cm}=50\). A \(2\,\text{cm}\) segment is twice as long as a \(1\,\text{cm}\) segment, so it fits half as many times.

Answer

a) \(5\) portions b) \(40\) objects c) \(50\) times; doubling the smaller segment halves the number of segments that fit.
Unit conversions within a system 170
Write \(<\), \(>\), or \(=\) to make each statement true. a) \(4\,\text{kg}\ \square\ 400\,\text{g}\) b) \(12{,}000\,\text{g}\ \square\ 12\,\text{kg}\) c) \(3\,\text{kg}+50\,\text{g}\ \square\ 3500\,\text{g}\) d) \(750\,\text{g}+250\,\text{g}\ \square\ 1\,\text{kg}\) e) \(600\,\text{g}\ \square\ \frac{1}{2}\,\text{kg}\)

Hints

- Convert both sides to the same unit first. - Do each addition before comparing the masses. - Think about how many grams make half a kilogram.

Solution

1. Convert all masses to grams. 2. a) \(4\,\text{kg}=4000\,\text{g}\), so \(4000>400\). 3. b) \(12\,\text{kg}=12{,}000\,\text{g}\), so the masses are equal. 4. c) \(3\,\text{kg}+50\,\text{g}=3050\,\text{g}\), so \(3050<3500\). 5. d) \(750+250=1000\,\text{g}=1\,\text{kg}\). 6. e) Half a kilogram is \(500\,\text{g}\), so \(600>500\).

Answer

a) \(>\) b) \(=\) c) \(<\) d) \(=\) e) \(>\)
Unit conversions within a system 171
Pair the measurements so that the smaller units in each pair combine to make one whole larger unit. Then find the total of all four measurements. a) \(16\,\text{kg}\ 350\,\text{g}\); \(24\,\text{kg}\ 120\,\text{g}\); \(13\,\text{kg}\ 650\,\text{g}\); \(15\,\text{kg}\ 880\,\text{g}\) b) \(7\,\text{m}\ 42\,\text{cm}\); \(12\,\text{m}\ 15\,\text{cm}\); \(12\,\text{m}\ 58\,\text{cm}\); \(7\,\text{m}\ 85\,\text{cm}\)

Hints

- Which two smaller-unit amounts make exactly \(1000\,\text{g}\) or \(100\,\text{cm}\)? - Add the smaller units first and regroup one whole larger unit when possible. - Sorting or scanning the smaller-unit amounts can help you find useful pairs.

Solution

1. a) Pair \(16\,\text{kg}\ 350\,\text{g}\) with \(13\,\text{kg}\ 650\,\text{g}\): \(29\,\text{kg}\ 1000\,\text{g}=30\,\text{kg}\). Pair \(24\,\text{kg}\ 120\,\text{g}\) with \(15\,\text{kg}\ 880\,\text{g}\): \(39\,\text{kg}\ 1000\,\text{g}=40\,\text{kg}\). Then \(30\,\text{kg}+40\,\text{kg}=70\,\text{kg}\). 2. b) Pair \(7\,\text{m}\ 42\,\text{cm}\) with \(12\,\text{m}\ 58\,\text{cm}\): \(19\,\text{m}\ 100\,\text{cm}=20\,\text{m}\). Pair \(12\,\text{m}\ 15\,\text{cm}\) with \(7\,\text{m}\ 85\,\text{cm}\): \(19\,\text{m}\ 100\,\text{cm}=20\,\text{m}\). Then \(20\,\text{m}+20\,\text{m}=40\,\text{m}\).

Answer

a) \(70\,\text{kg}\) b) \(40\,\text{m}\)
Unit conversions within a system 172
Make helpful pairs so that each pair has no leftover smaller units. Then find the total of all four measurements. a) \(14\,\text{L}\ 250\,\text{mL}\); \(22\,\text{L}\ 680\,\text{mL}\); \(5\,\text{L}\ 750\,\text{mL}\); \(17\,\text{L}\ 320\,\text{mL}\) b) \(1\,\text{hr}\ 15\,\text{min}\); \(2\,\text{hr}\ 50\,\text{min}\); \(3\,\text{hr}\ 45\,\text{min}\); \(1\,\text{hr}\ 10\,\text{min}\)

Hints

- How many milliliters make \(1\) liter? - How many minutes make \(1\) hour? - Look for pairs that add to \(1000\) milliliters or \(60\) minutes.

Solution

1. a) Pair \(14\,\text{L}\ 250\,\text{mL}\) with \(5\,\text{L}\ 750\,\text{mL}\): \(19\,\text{L}\ 1000\,\text{mL}=20\,\text{L}\). Pair \(22\,\text{L}\ 680\,\text{mL}\) with \(17\,\text{L}\ 320\,\text{mL}\): \(39\,\text{L}\ 1000\,\text{mL}=40\,\text{L}\). Then \(20\,\text{L}+40\,\text{L}=60\,\text{L}\). 2. b) Pair \(1\,\text{hr}\ 15\,\text{min}\) with \(3\,\text{hr}\ 45\,\text{min}\): \(4\,\text{hr}\ 60\,\text{min}=5\,\text{hr}\). Pair \(2\,\text{hr}\ 50\,\text{min}\) with \(1\,\text{hr}\ 10\,\text{min}\): \(3\,\text{hr}\ 60\,\text{min}=4\,\text{hr}\). Then \(5\,\text{hr}+4\,\text{hr}=9\,\text{hr}\).

Answer

a) \(60\,\text{L}\) b) \(9\,\text{hr}\)
Unit conversions within a system 173
Decide whether each measurement is reasonable. If it is not, replace it with a reasonable estimate. a) An adult is \(6\,\text{ft}\) tall. b) One stick of butter weighs \(2.5\,\text{lb}\). c) A class period lasts \(2700\,\text{s}\). d) A long car trip between two cities is about \(600\,\text{ft}\).

Hints

- Convert unfamiliar measurements to units you can picture. - Check both the numerical value and its unit. - Compare each measurement with a familiar benchmark; more than one replacement estimate may be reasonable.

Solution

1. A height of \(6\,\text{ft}\) is reasonable for an adult. 2. A standard stick of butter is about \(4\,\text{oz}\), or \(0.25\,\text{lb}\), so \(2.5\,\text{lb}\) is not reasonable. One reasonable replacement is \(4\,\text{oz}\). 3. Since \(45\times60=2700\), \(2700\) seconds is \(45\) minutes. A \(45\)-minute class period is reasonable. 4. Six hundred feet is far too short for a long trip between cities. One reasonable replacement is about \(600\,\text{mi}\). Other estimates can also be reasonable if they fit a long city-to-city trip.

Answer

a) Reasonable. b) Not reasonable. Example: about \(4\,\text{oz}\), or \(0.25\,\text{lb}\). Other reasonable estimates are acceptable. c) Reasonable. d) Not reasonable. Example: about \(600\,\text{mi}\). Other reasonable long-trip estimates are acceptable.

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