New SAT Math - Calculator : Solving Word Problems with Multiple Unit Conversions

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Example Questions

Example Question #1 :Conversions

How manyare in

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

To solve this problem we can make proportions.

We know thatand we can useas our unknown.

Next, we want to cross multiply and divide to isolate the on one side.

Thewill cancel and we are left with

Example Question #2 :Solving Word Problems With Multiple Unit Conversions

How manyare in

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

To solve this problem we can make proportions.

We know thatand we can useas our unknown.

Next, we want to cross multiply and divide to isolate the on one side.

Thewill cancel and we are left with

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