Since
, the order from greatest to least is 0.031 m, 0.1 ft, 0.6 in. and 1.2 cm.
ANSWER:
4-7 Convert Between Systems
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.
1 kilogram = 1,000 grams
Convert 1 ton to grams.
Since 1 ton ≈ 907.2 kilograms and 1 kilogram = 1,000 grams, multiply by
or
.
So, 2 pounds is approximately 907.2 grams, 1 kilogram is 1,000 grams, and 0.02 ton is approximately 18,144 grams.
Since
, the order from greatest to least is 0.02 T, 1 kg, 2 lb, 891 g.
ANSWER:
0.02 T, 1 kg, 2 lb, 891 g
19.
c, 0.4 L, 950 mL, 0.7 gal
SOLUTION:
Convert each measure to milliliters.
Convert
cups to milliliters.
Since 1 cup = 236.59 milliliters, multiply by
.
Convert 0.4 liter to milliliters.
Use the relationship 1 liter = 1,000 milliliters.
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Convert 0.7 gallon to milliliters.