The key concepts used to convert units between different systems of measurement are shown without the final two steps.

Question

1. Identify the units of measure to be converted.
2. Write conversion factors.
3. Cancel units.
4.
5.

Which two steps will complete the list correctly?
4. Divide the original measurement by the conversion factors.
5. Check for reasonableness.
4. Multiply the original measure by the conversion factors.
5. Simplify the answer.
4. Multiply the original measure by the conversion factors.
5. Check for reasonableness.
4. Divide the original measure by the conversion factors.
5. Simplify the answer.

Answer 1

The correct steps to complete the list are:

4. Multiply the original measure by the conversion factors.
5. Check for reasonableness.

This sequence accurately reflects the process of converting units, as you multiply by the appropriate factors to get the desired unit and then check to ensure the result makes sense.