Conversions homework?

Question

how do you do conversions im confused

Answer 1

If you know your conversion, remember

conversionfactor1/conversionfactor2 = 1

For example: 12 in =1 foot or 12in/1 foot = 1 or 1 ft/12 in =1

                     8kilmeters = 5 miles  or 8 km/5 mi = 1 or 5mi/8km

                     60 secs= 1min or 60secs/min =1 min/60 sec

                      

                     etcetera

     Use your conversion factor =1 when changing units. Conversion factor units can be multiplied and divided the same as numbers.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

Use dimensional analysis.