Strategy/Reasoning
Whatever you do to the numerator (top), you MUST do to the _______.
denominator (bottom)
Convert 6 yards into feet.
Hint: 1 yard = 3 feet
18 feet
True or False.
When setting up a proportion, the units must match across the top and bottom.
TRUE
Which system is used in most of the world? It includes units like centimeters, meters, and grams.
Customary OR Metric
Metric
Strategy:
Multiply the _____, then divide the ____ number.
diagonal, remaining
Your pencil is 7 inches long. How many centimeters is that?
Hint: 1 inch = 2.5 centimeters
17.5 centimeters
If "inches" is on the top of the first fraction, where MUST it be on the second fraction?
The top
A comparison of two different units where one unit is 1, like 1 foot = 12 inches.
Unit Rate
A scientist has 4 kilograms. Find the weight in pounds.
8.8 pounds
How many quarts are there in 6 gallons?
Hint: 1 gal = 4 qt
24 quarts
Finish this unit rate using your conversion chart: 1 yard = ______ meters.
0.914
This system is used primarily in the USA and includes units like feet, pounds, and gallons.
Customary
Ms. Layton wants to bring a pitcher of lemonade to share with her class. One pitcher needs 16 ounces of water, but she only has a 1-cup measuring cup. How many cups of water will she need?
2 cups
Convert 48 ounces into pounds (lbs).
Hint: 16oz - 1 lb
48 pounds (lbs)
Finish this unit rate using your conversion chart: 1oz = ______ grams
28.4
An equation showing that two ratios are equal.
Proportion