6.GM.1
Convert between measurement systems (Customary to metric and metric to Customary) given the conversion factors, and use these conversions in solving real-world problems.
Example Problems
The formula for average speed when traveling a distance of d over a time t is:
Bella says, 'I can run 8 miles per hour!' Winston says, 'I can run 700 feet per minute!'
Which one is faster?
Bella says, 'I can run 8 miles per hour!' Winston says, 'I can run 700 feet per minute!'
Which one is faster?
The formula for average speed when traveling a distance of d over a time t is:
Helen says, 'I can walk 4 kilometers per hour!' Stefan says, 'I can walk 70 meters per minute!'
Who is faster?
Helen says, 'I can walk 4 kilometers per hour!' Stefan says, 'I can walk 70 meters per minute!'
Who is faster?
The formula for average speed when traveling a distance of d over a time t is:
Daisy and Eddie are arguing about which one of them is faster.
Daisy says, 'I can bike 9 miles per hour!' and Eddie says, 'I can bike 800 feet per minute!'
Which one is faster?
Daisy and Eddie are arguing about which one of them is faster.
Daisy says, 'I can bike 9 miles per hour!' and Eddie says, 'I can bike 800 feet per minute!'
Which one is faster?
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