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1. An apple has a mass of 297 grams. How many kilograms is this? (Note: You can use the
information in the table below to make a conversion factor.)

 A. 0.297 kg
 B. 29.7 kg
 C. 2,970 kg
 D. 297,000 kg

Correct Answer: A.
0.297 kg

Explanation: As the table shows, the prefix kilo- means you should multiply the base unit
by 1,000. Thus, a conversion factor for grams to kilograms is:

You can use this conversion factor to convert between the two units:

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2. A student is trying to solve the following problem by selecting the tile shown.

Which of the following statements is true?

 A. The student chose the wrong tile to solve the problem.
 B. The student chose the correct tile, but needs to flip the tile to make the units cancel.
 C. The student chose the correct tile, but needs to add a second tile to solve the problem.
 D. There is nothing wrong. The problem is ready to be solved.

Correct Answer: C.
The student chose the correct tile, but needs to add a second tile to
solve the problem.

Explanation: The problem asks the student to convert metric tons to grams. The selected
tile shows the conversion between metric tons and kilograms. Another tile needs to be
added in order to convert from kilograms to grams.

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3. Based on the tiles shown, how many meters per second is equivalent to 72 kilometers per
hour?

 A. 0.27 m/s

 B. 20. m/s
 C. 36 m/s
 D. 1,000 m/s
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Correct Answer: B.
20. m/s

Explanation: With the conversion factors shown, the given units (kilometers per hour)
cancel and the requested units (meters per second) remain. To find the value, multiply the
original value by the two conversion factors:

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4. A pumpkin has a mass of 314 ounces. Based on the tiles below, what is the mass of the
pumpkin in kilograms?

 A. 0.0111 kg
 B. 3.14 kg
 C. 8.90 kg
 D. 43.2 kg

Correct Answer: C.
8.90 kg

Explanation: To solve this problem, begin by writing the starting quantity and be aware of
your goal. Multiple the initial value by the correct conversion factors. Remember to flip the
conversion factors if necessary. Units that appear in both the numerator and denominator
can be canceled. The problem described in the question can be solved as follows:

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5. The fastest animal in the world is the peregrine falcon. It is capable of diving after its prey at
an amazing 83.00 meters per second. Use the tiles below to determine how fast this is in miles
per hour.

 A. 128.0 miles/hour

 B. 185.7 miles/hour
 C. 298.8 miles/hour
 D. 371.1 miles/hour

Correct Answer: B.
185.7 miles/hour

Explanation: To solve this problem, begin by writing the starting quantity and be aware of
your goal. Multiple the initial value by the correct conversion factors. Remember to flip the
conversion factors if necessary. Units that appear in both the numerator and denominator
can be canceled. The problem described in the question can be solved as follows:

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