This math topic focuses on unit conversion involving two ratios. The problems require converting measurements such as speed (yards per second to feet per minute) and time durations (minutes to seconds for movement distances) using appropriate conversion ratios. Each question presents a real-world scenario (e.g., speed of an eagle diving or a caterpillar moving) and asks for the measurement to be converted to a different unit, providing multiple choice options for the conversion process. This reinforces understanding of unit equivalences and conversion steps essential in practical and scientific calculations.
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An eagle dives at 8/7 yards per second. What is its dive speed in feet per minute?
Math worksheet on 'Units - Conversion (2 Ratios) - Word Problem to Conversion Ratio (Level 2)'. Part of a broader unit on 'Unit Conversion - Intro' Learn online: app.mobius.academy/math/units/unit_conversion_intro/ |
An eagle dives at 2/3 yards per second. What is its dive speed in feet per minute? |
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A caterpillar takes 6/3 minutes to move a yard. How long, in seconds, does it take to move a foot? |
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A worm takes 4/5 minutes to move a foot. How long, in seconds, does it take to move a yard? |
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A caterpillar takes 4/8 minutes to move a yard. How long, in seconds, does it take to move a foot? |
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An eagle dives at 7/8 yards per second. What is its dive speed in feet per minute? |
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A worm takes 5/2 minutes to move a foot. How long, in seconds, does it take to move a yard? |
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A bird flies at 4/6 feet per second. What is its speed in yards per minute? |
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