Convert Between Systems Measurement Worksheet With Answers Page 7

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So, the distance from the Earth to the Sun is approximately 149.73 gigameters.
ANSWER:  
4-7 Convert Between Systems
about 149.73 gigameters
Be Precise
Order the set of measures from greatest to least.
17. 1.2 cm, 0.6 in., 0.031 m, 0.1 ft
SOLUTION:  
Convert each measure to meters.
 
Convert 1.2 centimeters to meters.
Use the relationship 1 centimeter = 0.01 meter.
 
Convert 0.6 inch to meters.
Since 1 inch ≈ 2.54 centimeters and 1 centimeter = 0.01 meter, multiply by 
 or 
.
 
Convert 0.1 foot to meters.
Since 1 foot ≈ 0.3 meter, multiply by 
.
 
So, 1.2 centimeters is 0.012 meter, 0.6 inch is approximately 0.02 meter, and 0.1 foot is approximately 0.03 meter.
Since
, the order from greatest to least is 0.031 m, 0.1 ft, 0.6 in. and 1.2 cm.
ANSWER:  
0.031 m, 0.1 ft, 0.6 in., 1.2 cm
18. 2 lb, 891 g, 1 kg, 0.02 T
SOLUTION:  
Convert each measure to grams.
Convert 2 pounds to grams.
Since 1 pound is 453.6 grams, multiply by
.
Convert 1 kilogram to grams.
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1 kilogram = 1,000 grams
 

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