NY-4.MD.1

Know relative sizes of measurement units: ft., in.; km, m, cm. Know the conversion factor and use it to convert measurements in a larger unit in terms of a smaller unit: ft., in.; km, m, cm; hr., min., sec. Given the conversion factor, convert all other measurements within a single system of measurement from a larger unit to a smaller unit. Record measurement equivalents in a two-column table.

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?
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?
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?
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