IXL | Convert rates | 7th grade math

Convert to find the equivalent rate.

25 fluid ounces

week

tablespoons

week

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question

Convert to find the equivalent rate.

100 centimeters

second

meters

second

key idea

1 m = 100 cm

solution

First, write

100 centimeters

second

as a fraction with 100 centimeters in the numerator and 1 second in the denominator.

100 cm

1 s

Write a conversion factor to convert centimeters to meters. Put centimeters in the denominator so that they will cancel out the centimeters in the numerator.

100 cm

1 s

1 m

100 cm

Multiply.

100 cm

1 s

1 m

100 cm

100 m

100 s

Simplify.

100 m

100 s

1 m

1 s

So:

100 cm

1 s

1 m

1 s

Looking for more? Try these:

Lesson: Converting customary units

Lesson: Converting metric units

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Not feeling ready yet? These can help:

Q.1Compare and convert customary units

Q.3Compare and convert metric units

Lesson: Converting customary units

Lesson: Converting metric units

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