Lesson 3: Imperial Units and Conversion - Multiple Units 3

   Constructing Knowledge

Another way to convert from a measurement with one unit to a measurement with multiple units is to use division with a remainder.

In fact, some calculators can be set to give a division answer as a whole number and remainder instead of a decimal number.

EXAMPLE 1

Convert 66 ounces to pounds and ounces.

Solution


There are 16 ounces in a pound, so divide 66 by 16 and state the remainder.

\(\frac{66}{16}=\text{4R2}\)

66 oz = 4 lbs 2 oz

There are 4 pounds and 2 ounces in 66 ounces.

EXAMPLE 2

Convert 9000 yards to miles and yards

Solution


There are 1760 yards in 1 mile, so divide 9000 by 1760 and state the remainder

\(\begin{align} \frac{9000}{1760}&=\text{5R200} \\ \\ 9000\,\text{yd}&=\text{5 mi 200 yd} \\ \end{align}\)

There are 5 miles and 200 yards in 9000 yards.


Now, it is your turn! Complete the questions in your Chapter 5, Lesson 3 Practice Makes Perfect that refer to Imperial Multiple Units 3.



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