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Solutions to various unit conversion problems at the workkeys level 5 difficulty level. It covers a range of topics, including converting feet to inches, calculating the number of pieces that can be cut from a given length of material, converting grams to milligrams, calculating the area of a banner using yard and inch measurements, and determining the average speed of a vehicle based on distance and time. The solutions demonstrate the application of unit conversion skills to solve practical, real-world problems. This document could be useful for students preparing for the workkeys assessment, as well as those interested in developing their problem-solving and unit conversion abilities in various contexts.
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A board that measures 3/4 feet long is cut into 6 equal pieces. What is the length of each piece? A. 1-1/2 inches B. 3-1/2 inches C. 3 inches D. 9 inches HINT Convert the feet to inches and divide by 6. - answer ✅✅A. 1- 1/2 inches A mechanic has a radiator hose that measures 32 feet long. It needs to be cut into pieces equaling 5 feet 3 inches. How many whole pieces can it be cut into? A. 4 pieces B. 6 pieces C. 7 pieces D. 8 pieces HINT 1 foot = 12 inches - answer ✅✅B. 6 pieces A pharmacist mixes 3 grams of compound with 5, milligrams of solution to create a prescription. How many total grams is the prescription? A. 8 grams
B. 800 grams C. 8,000 grams HINT 1000 milligrams = 1 gram - answer ✅✅A. 8 grams A seamstress is covering a banner with fabric. She has a piece of material that is 2 yards long and 36 inches wide. What size banner can she cover with the material? Multiply the length and width to find the answer. A. 2 square yards B. 4 square yards C. 72 square yards D. 144 square inches HINT 1 yard = 3 feet - answer ✅✅A. 2 square yards A trucker had a load of grain containing 2 tons. She unloaded 1 ton and 1,200 pounds at the warehouse. How much grain does she still have left on the truck? A. 800 pounds B. 600 pounds C. 1,200 pounds HINT 1 Ton = 2,000 pounds - answer ✅✅A. 800 pounds On a recent business trip, it took 7 hours 30 minutes to drive 375 miles. How many miles per hour was the average?