RAMON MAGSAYSAY (CUBAO) HIGH SCHOOL

SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

ACTIVITY 1: UNITS OF MEASUREMENT

A. Conversion of Units
Convert the given quantities:
1. 150 cm to m
2. 360 mm to m
3. 2100 cm3 to l
4. 1.2 GV to V
5. 4.6 ms to s
6. 450 K to 0F

B. Scientific Notation
● Express the following numbers in scientific notation.
1. 98
2. 0.0026
3. 0.0000401
4. 643.9
5. 816
6. 45800
7. 0.0068
8. 5600
9. 902
10.0.0045
● Transform the following scientific notation to standard notation
1. 6.455 x 104
2. 3.1 x 10-6
3. 5.00 x 10-2
4. 7.2 x 103
5. 9 x 105
6. 7.4 x 10-3
7. 9.3 x 102
8. 2.5 x 10-4
9. 4.01 x 101
10.2.4 x 100

C. Problem Solving
Problem Solving: Solve the given problem. Identify the given quantities solve for the
unknown quantities. BOX the final answer.
1. The temperature of a windshield on a winter morning is 100F. If the melting
point is 00C, how many degrees must the temperature of the windshield be
raised before the ice can melt?
2. Farmers must monitor their cattle for signs of infection or disease. A cow’s
healthy body temperature is 102.50F. What is its body temperature in degrees
Celsius?
3. Conrad is making veggie burgers for 18 children with special dietary needs at
summer camp. The burgers should be 50 g each. How many pounds of veggies
burger mix should he defrost?
4. A train on a roller coaster ride can safely carry up to 10 000 lb. If the average
adult weighs 72 kg, how many passengers can ride the roller coaster at once?
5. A diving platform at a public swimming fool has a maximum load of 300 lb.
How many 40 kg children can stand on the platform?
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ANSWERS:
A. Conversion of Units
Convert the given quantities
1. 150 cm to m = 1.5m
2. 360 mm to m = 0.36m
3. 2100 cm3 to l = 2.1 l
4. 1.2 GV to V = 1200000000 V
5. 4.6 ms to s = 0.0046 s
6. 450 K to 0F = 350.33 0F
B.Scientific Notation
● Express the following numbers in scientific notation.
1. 98 = 9.8 x 10^1
2. 0.0026 =2.6 x 10^-3
3. 0.0000401 =4.01 x 10^-5
4. 643.9 = 6.439 x 10^2
5. 816 = 8.16 x 10^2
6. 45800 = 4.58 x 10^4
7. 0.0068 = 6.8 x 10^-3
8. 5600 =5.6 x 10^3
9. 902 =9.02 x 10^2
10.0.0045 =4.5 x 10^−3
● Transform the following scientific notation to standard notation
1. 6.455 x 104 = 64550
2. 3.1 x 10-6 = 0.0000031
3. 5.00 x 10-2 = 0.05
4. 7.2 x 103 = 7200
5. 9 x 105 = 900000
6. 7.4 x 10-3 =0.0074
7. 9.3 x 102 = 9300
8. 2.5 x 10-4 = 0.00025
9. 4.01 x 101 = 40.1
10.2.4 x 100 = 2.4
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C. Problem Solving
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