The conversion factor relating feet to meters is 1ft=0.305m. Keep in mind that when using conversion factors, you want to make sure that like units cancel leaving you with the units you need.
You have been told that a certain house is 164 m2 in area. How much is this in square feet?

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The conversion factor relating feet to meters is 1ft=0.305m. Keep in mind that when using conversion factors, you want to make sure that like units cancel leaving you with the units you need.
You have been told that a certain house is 164 m2 in area. How much is this in square feet?

wolfe8 · Answer

Welcome to OpenStudy. Since we know 1 ft=0.305m, then 1 ft squared is...?

anonymous · Answer

Thank you for response, can you explain more.

joannablackwelder · Answer

To keep the equation true, what we do to one side, we must do to the other side. So, if we have 1 ft= .305m, then (1 ft)^2= (.305 m)^2

wolfe8 · Answer

Sorry I was away. Are you there? Still need help?

anonymous · Answer

Thanks again 
This is the first time I take chemistry class.
It is hard to me.
Please, I need  help in this question.

anonymous · Answer

JoannaBlackwelder
Thank you for response.

joannablackwelder · Answer

No problem. You mentioned you still needed help. To convert, I would start with the quantity given and multiply using the equivalency as a fraction since a fraction with equivalent numerator and denominator is just 1.
164m^2 * 1ft^2/(.305m)^2 cancels the m^2 unit and leaves ft^2.

anonymous · Answer

JoannaBlackwelder
Your explain help me to understand.
 Thank you a lot

joannablackwelder · Answer

Glad to help. :)