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Example 1.148 from Elementary Algebra, 1.10 Systems of Measurement
Systems of Measurement: example 1.148
Convert ⓐ 350 L to kiloliters ⓑ 4.1 L to milliliters.
Work it out on paper first. Then open the solution one step at a time, and stop as soon as you can finish on your own.
Solution
- ⓐ We will convert liters to kiloliters. In Table 1.59, we see that
Multiply by 1, writing 1 as a fraction relating liters to kiloliters. Simplify. - ⓑ We will convert liters to milliliters. From Table 1.59 we see that
Multiply by 1, writing 1 as a fraction relating liters to milliliters. Simplify. Move the decimal 3 units to the right.
- ⓐ We will convert liters to kiloliters. In Table 1.59, we see that
Your turn
The book's Try It right after this example: same idea, new numbers. Only the answer is given.
Convert: ⓐ 725 L to kiloliters ⓑ 6.3 L to milliliters
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