Units - Conversion (1 Ratio) - Word Problem to Problem Setup (Level 2)

This math topic focuses on practicing unit conversions specifically related to speed and lengths. Problems revolve around converting the movements of ants or beetles from one unit to another (e.g., yards per second to feet per second or vice versa). Each question provides a scenario requiring the translation of a given speed or distance into another unit, guiding learners in setting up these conversions correctly using mathematical expressions and ratios. This helps to enhance understanding of how differing units relate to one another and the ways to convert between these measurements effectively.

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Units - Conversion (1 Ratio) - Word Problem to Problem Setup Worksheet

Math worksheet on 'Units - Conversion (1 Ratio) - Word Problem to Problem Setup (Level 2)'. Part of a broader unit on 'Unit Conversion - Intro' Learn online: app.mobius.academy/math/units/unit_conversion_intro/

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An ant crawls 6/7 yards each second. What is its speed in feet per second?

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A beetle takes 5/3 seconds to crawl a foot. How long, in seconds, does it take to crawl a yard?

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A beetle crawls 2/5 feet each second. How many yards does it crawl each second?

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A beetle crawls 7/4 feet each second. How many yards does it crawl each second?

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An ant crawls 5/8 yards each second. What is its speed in feet per second?

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An ant takes 2/4 seconds to crawl a yard. How long, in seconds, does it take to crawl a foot?

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A beetle crawls 4/4 feet each second. How many yards does it crawl each second?

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