Practice with Conversion Factors and Problem Solving
1. Complete each of these conversions using the equivalencies in Tables 2.2 and 2.4. Show your work in the space provided.
a. 21 dag = g
b. 15 tsp = Tbsp
c. 0.45 m = cm
d. 33 ft = yd
e. 150 mL = fl oz
f. 1500 lb = tons
2. Complete each of the conversions below. Tables 2.2 and 2.4 do not have direct equivalencies for most of these conversions, so you may need more than one conversion factor. Show your work in the space provided.
a. How many milligrams of vitamin C are in a tablet that contains 10,000 micrograms of vitamin C?
b. How many cups of milk are in a 1-gallon container of milk?
c. A newborn baby weighs 7.5 lb and is 1.75 feet long. What is the baby's weight in ounces and length in inches?
d. How many deciliters of soft drink are in a bottle containing 500 mL?