The bakery uses about 1.98 pounds of peaches.
ANSWER:
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1.98 lb
Determine which quantity is greater.
31. 3 gal, 10 L
SOLUTION:
Since 1 gallon ≈ 3.79 liters, multiply 3 gallons by
.
So, 3 gallons is approximately 11.37 liters. Since 11.37 L > 10 L, 3 gallons is greater.
ANSWER:
3 gal
32. 14 oz, 0.4 kg
SOLUTION:
Since 1 pound = 16 ounces and 1 pound ≈ 0.4536 kilogram, multiply 14 ounces by
.
So, 14 ounces is approximately 0.3969 kilogram. Since 0.3969 kg < 0.4 kg, 0.4 kilograms is greater.
ANSWER:
0.4 kg
33. 4 mi, 6.2 km
SOLUTION:
Since 1 mile ≈ 1.61 kilometers, multiply 4 miles by
.
So, 4 miles is approximately 6.44 kilometers. Since 6.44 km > 6.2 km, 4 miles is greater.
ANSWER:
4 mi
34. Velocity is a rate usually expressed in feet per second or meters per second. How can the units help you calculate
velocity using the distance a car traveled and the time recorded?
SOLUTION:
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The units feet/second and meters/second each show a distance divided by a time. Therefore you would calculate
velocity by dividing the distance a car traveled by the time recorded.