Question

Can someone explain to me in there own words How is using a conversion factor different than using proportions to convert measurement units and which one is easy because i don't understand

Answer 1

You can always multiply by 1 without changing things.

A conversion factor is just a way of writing 1 so that units cancel as desired.

Suppose you want to convert lbs to kg.

You know that

2.2lb = 1kg
So,
2.2lb/1kg = 1
1kg/2.2lb = 1

So, if you want to convert kg to lbs, you can do (staring with 5 lbs)

5lb * 1kg/2.2lb = 5/2.2 kg = 2.27kg

because the lb units cancel.

Using these conversion factors is a good way to keep track of what to use to multiply or divide. Always set it up so that the units you don't want cancel out, leaving the target units.

Answer 2

Okay thanks i like how you broke it down

Answer 3

Cups

Answer 4

Yaminah is 100% correct. Cups is the answer. (Joke, Steve is actually correct)

Answer 5

what do you guys mean by "cups"?

Answer 6

anyways, yes, Steve is correct