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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Can anyone please simplify the ratio of 1 mi/20 ft ??? Thanks!

OpenStudy (anonymous):

1 mile = 5280 ft

OpenStudy (anonymous):

5280 : 20

OpenStudy (anonymous):

or 5280/20

OpenStudy (anonymous):

what is a conversion factor??

OpenStudy (anonymous):

??

OpenStudy (anonymous):

conversion factor??

OpenStudy (anonymous):

OpenStudy (anonymous):

yeah it says you have to multiply the ratio by a conversion factor because it has unlike units

OpenStudy (anonymous):

i first convert it to ft and solve it

OpenStudy (anonymous):

open the attachment and see the conversation

OpenStudy (anonymous):

5280/20 264/1

OpenStudy (eyust707):

A conversion factor is a number you multiply a quantity by to to change it from one unit of measure to a different one.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

okay what about 2 gallons/18 quarts

OpenStudy (anonymous):

hope this helps

OpenStudy (anonymous):

thanks!

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Medal please.. :)

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