Chapter 8

Prealgebra · 253 exercises

Problem 1

A use the tables of conversion factors given in this section and other sections in this chapter to make the following conversions. (Round your answers to the nearest hundredth.) [Example 1] 4 hours 30 minutes to a. Minutes b. Hours

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Problem 1

Make the following conversions in the U.S. system by multiplying by the appropriate conversion factor. Write your answers as whole numbers or mixed numbers. \(5 \mathrm{ft}\) to inches

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Problem 2

A use the tables of conversion factors given in this section and other sections in this chapter to make the following conversions. (Round your answers to the nearest hundredth.) [Example 1] 2 hours 45 minutes to a. Minutes b. Hours

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Problem 2

Make the following conversions in the U.S. system by multiplying by the appropriate conversion factor. Write your answers as whole numbers or mixed numbers. \(9 \mathrm{ft}\) to inches

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Problem 3

A use the tables of conversion factors given in this section and other sections in this chapter to make the following conversions. (Round your answers to the nearest hundredth.) [Example 1] 5 hours 20 minutes to a. Minutes b. Hours

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Problem 3

Make the following conversions in the U.S. system by multiplying by the appropriate conversion factor. Write your answers as whole numbers or mixed numbers. \(10 \mathrm{ft}\) to inches

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Problem 4

A use the tables of conversion factors given in this section and other sections in this chapter to make the following conversions. (Round your answers to the nearest hundredth.) [Example 1] 4 hours 40 minutes to a. Minutes b. Hours

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Problem 4

Make the following conversions in the U.S. system by multiplying by the appropriate conversion factor. Write your answers as whole numbers or mixed numbers. \(20 \mathrm{ft}\) to inches

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Problem 5

Make the following conversions in the U.S. system by multiplying by the appropriate conversion factor. Write your answers as whole numbers or mixed numbers. 2 yd to feet

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Problem 6

A use the tables of conversion factors given in this section and other sections in this chapter to make the following conversions. (Round your answers to the nearest hundredth.) [Example 1] 8 minutes 45 seconds to a. Seconds b. Minutes

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Problem 6

Make the following conversions in the U.S. system by multiplying by the appropriate conversion factor. Write your answers as whole numbers or mixed numbers. 8 yd to feet

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Problem 7

A use the tables of conversion factors given in this section and other sections in this chapter to make the following conversions. (Round your answers to the nearest hundredth.) [Example 1] 5 minutes 20 seconds to a. Seconds b. Minutes

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Problem 7

Make the following conversions in the U.S. system by multiplying by the appropriate conversion factor. Write your answers as whole numbers or mixed numbers. 4.5 yd to inches

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Problem 8

A use the tables of conversion factors given in this section and other sections in this chapter to make the following conversions. (Round your answers to the nearest hundredth.) [Example 1] 4 minutes 40 seconds to a. Seconds b. Minutes

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Problem 8

Make the following conversions in the U.S. system by multiplying by the appropriate conversion factor. Write your answers as whole numbers or mixed numbers. 9.5 yd to inches

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Problem 9

Make the following conversions in the U.S. system by multiplying by the appropriate conversion factor. Write your answers as whole numbers or mixed numbers. 27 in. to feet

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Problem 10

Make the following conversions in the U.S. system by multiplying by the appropriate conversion factor. Write your answers as whole numbers or mixed numbers. 36 in. to feet

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Problem 11

Make the following conversions in the U.S. system by multiplying by the appropriate conversion factor. Write your answers as whole numbers or mixed numbers. \(2.5 \mathrm{mi}\) to feet

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Problem 12

Make the following conversions in the U.S. system by multiplying by the appropriate conversion factor. Write your answers as whole numbers or mixed numbers. \(6.75 \mathrm{mi}\) to feet

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Problem 13

Make the following conversions in the U.S. system by multiplying by the appropriate conversion factor. Write your answers as whole numbers or mixed numbers. 48 in. to yards

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Problem 15

Make the following conversions in the metric system by multiplying by the appropriate conversion factor. Write your answers as whole numbers or decimals. \(18 \mathrm{m}\) to centimeters

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Problem 16

Make the following conversions in the metric system by multiplying by the appropriate conversion factor. Write your answers as whole numbers or decimals. \(18 \mathrm{m}\) to millimeters

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Problem 17

Make the following conversions in the metric system by multiplying by the appropriate conversion factor. Write your answers as whole numbers or decimals. \(4.8 \mathrm{km}\) to meters

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Problem 18

Make the following conversions in the metric system by multiplying by the appropriate conversion factor. Write your answers as whole numbers or decimals. \(8.9 \mathrm{km}\) to meters

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Problem 19

Perform the indicated operation. Again, remember to use the appropriate conversion factor. [Examples \(2,3]\) Add 4 hours 47 minutes and 6 hours 13 minutes.

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Problem 19

Make the following conversions in the metric system by multiplying by the appropriate conversion factor. Write your answers as whole numbers or decimals. \(5 \mathrm{dm}\) to centimeters

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Problem 20

Perform the indicated operation. Again, remember to use the appropriate conversion factor. [Examples \(2,3]\) Add 5 hours 39 minutes and 2 hours 21 minutes.

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Problem 20

Make the following conversions in the metric system by multiplying by the appropriate conversion factor. Write your answers as whole numbers or decimals. 12 dm to millimeters

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Problem 21

Perform the indicated operation. Again, remember to use the appropriate conversion factor. [Examples \(2,3]\) Add 8 feet 10 inches and 13 feet 6 inches

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Problem 21

Use the tables given in this section to make the following conversions. Be sure to show the conversion factor used in each case. 7 ha to ares

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Problem 21

Make the following conversions in the metric system by multiplying by the appropriate conversion factor. Write your answers as whole numbers or decimals. \(248 \mathrm{m}\) to kilometers

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Problem 22

Perform the indicated operation. Again, remember to use the appropriate conversion factor. [Examples \(2,3]\) Add 16 feet 7 inches and 7 feet 9 inches.

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Problem 22

Make the following conversions in the metric system by multiplying by the appropriate conversion factor. Write your answers as whole numbers or decimals. \(969 \mathrm{m}\) to kilometers

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Problem 23

Perform the indicated operation. Again, remember to use the appropriate conversion factor. [Examples \(2,3]\) Add 4 pounds 12 ounces and 6 pounds 4 ounces.

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Problem 23

Make the following conversions in the metric system by multiplying by the appropriate conversion factor. Write your answers as whole numbers or decimals. \(67 \mathrm{cm}\) to millimeters

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Problem 24

Perform the indicated operation. Again, remember to use the appropriate conversion factor. [Examples \(2,3]\) Add 11 pounds 9 ounces and 3 pounds 7 ounces.

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Problem 24

Make the following conversions in the metric system by multiplying by the appropriate conversion factor. Write your answers as whole numbers or decimals. \(67 \mathrm{mm}\) to centimeters

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Problem 25

Perform the indicated operation. Again, remember to use the appropriate conversion factor. [Examples \(2,3]\) Subtract 2 hours 35 minutes from 8 hours 15 minutes.

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Problem 25

Make the following conversions in the metric system by multiplying by the appropriate conversion factor. Write your answers as whole numbers or decimals. \(3,498 \mathrm{cm}\) to meters

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Problem 26

Perform the indicated operation. Again, remember to use the appropriate conversion factor. [Examples \(2,3]\) Subtract 3 hours 47 minutes from 5 hours 33 minutes.

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Problem 26

Make the following conversions in the metric system by multiplying by the appropriate conversion factor. Write your answers as whole numbers or decimals. \(4,388 \mathrm{dm}\) to meters

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Problem 27

Perform the indicated operation. Again, remember to use the appropriate conversion factor. [Examples \(2,3]\) Subtract 3 hours 43 minutes from 7 hours 30 minutes.

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Problem 27

Use the conversion factors in Tables 1 and 2 to make the following conversions. (TABLE CANT COPY) \(1,578\) mg to grams

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Problem 27

Make the following conversions in the metric system by multiplying by the appropriate conversion factor. Write your answers as whole numbers or decimals. \(63.4 \mathrm{cm}\) to decimeters

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Problem 28

Perform the indicated operation. Again, remember to use the appropriate conversion factor. [Examples \(2,3]\) Subtract 1 hour 44 minutes from 6 hours 22 minutes.

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Problem 28

The Google Earth image is of Lake Clark National Park in Alaska. Lake Clark has an average temperature of 40 degrees Fahrenheit. What is its average temperature in Celsius to the nearest degree? (picture not copy)

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Problem 28

Use the conversion factors in Tables 1 and 2 to make the following conversions. (TABLE CANT COPY) \(1,979\) mg to grams

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Problem 28

Make the following conversions in the metric system by multiplying by the appropriate conversion factor. Write your answers as whole numbers or decimals. \(89.5 \mathrm{cm}\) to decimeters

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Problem 29

Perform the indicated operation. Again, remember to use the appropriate conversion factor. [Examples \(2,3]\) Subtract 4 hours 17 minutes from 5 hours 9 minutes.

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Problem 29

Liquid medication is usually given in milligrams per milliliter. Use the information to find the amount a patient should take for a prescribed dosage. Vantin \(^{\circ}\) has a dosage strength of \(100 \mathrm{mg} / 5 \mathrm{mL}\). If a patient is prescribed a dosage of \(150 \mathrm{mg}\), how many milliliters should she take?

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