Wednesday, January 2, 2013

Converting Measurements - BBC Math


Converting measurements

Test Bite

You scored 9 out of 9
1. Which units would you use to describe the length of a hockey pitch?
You said: m
Well done, you chose the most appropriate units.
2. Which units would you use to describe the distance from Glasgow to London?
You said: km
Well done, you chose the most appropriate units.
3. In questions 3-8, convert the quantities to the given units.

58km = 
You said: 58000
Well done, you multiplied by 1000.
4. 2400mg = 
You said: 2.4
Well done, you divided by 1000.
5. 168cl = 
You said: 1.68
Well done, you divided by 100.
6. 122cm = 
You said: 4
Well done, you divided by 30.5.
7. 40km = 
You said: 25
Well done, you multiplied by 5/8.
8. The width of one hardback book is 17mm. How many books will fit on a shelf that's 34cm long?

books
You said: 20
Well done, you realised that 34cm = 340mm.
9shop offers 
Which shop offers the best price?
You said: Baker's
Well done, you calculated that 2 litres = 3½ pints.

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