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Interpretation:
The value 593.2 kg should be converted to grams.
Concept Introduction:
An arithmetical multiplier which is used for converting a quantity expressed in one unit into another equivalent set of units is said to be conversion factor.
Answer to Problem 15CR
5932 g.
Explanation of Solution
Interpretation:
The value 593.2lbsshould be converted to grams.
Concept Introduction:
An arithmetical multiplier which is used for converting a quantity expressed in one unit into another equivalent set of units is said to be conversion factor.
Answer to Problem 15CR
269070.99 g.
Explanation of Solution
Since, 1 lb = 453.592 g
Interpretation:
The value 8.312 km should be converted to miles.
Concept Introduction:
An arithmetical multiplier which is used for converting a quantity expressed in one unit into another equivalent set of units is said to be conversion factor.
Answer to Problem 15CR
5.165 miles.
Explanation of Solution
Since, 1 km = 0.6214 mile
Interpretation:
The value 8.312 ft should be converted to miles.
Concept Introduction:
An arithmetical multiplier which is used for converting a quantity expressed in one unit into another equivalent set of units is said to be conversion factor.
Answer to Problem 15CR
0.00157 mile.
Explanation of Solution
Since, 1 ft = 0.000189 mile
Interpretation:
The value 6.219 ft should be converted to meters.
Concept Introduction:
An arithmetical multiplier which is used for converting a quantity expressed in one unit into another equivalent set of units is said to be conversion factor.
Answer to Problem 15CR
1.895 m.
Explanation of Solution
Since, 1 ft = 0.3048 m
Interpretation:
The value 6.219 cm should be converted to meters.
Concept Introduction:
An arithmetical multiplier which is used for converting a quantity expressed in one unit into another equivalent set of units is said to be conversion factor.
Answer to Problem 15CR
0.06219 m.
Explanation of Solution
Since, 1 cm = 0.01 m
Interpretation:
The value 329.2 L should be converted to milliliters.
Concept Introduction:
An arithmetical multiplier which is used for converting a quantity expressed in one unit into another equivalent set of units is said to be conversion factor.
Answer to Problem 15CR
329200 mL.
Explanation of Solution
Since, 1 L = 1000 mL
Interpretation:
The value 9.934 qts should be converted toliters.
Concept Introduction:
An arithmetical multiplier which is used for converting a quantity expressed in one unit into another equivalent set of units is said to be conversion factor.
Answer to Problem 15CR
9.397 L.
Explanation of Solution
Since, 1 qt = 0.946 L
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