Solution to WorkKeys Level 5: Converting Units
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 5,000
milligrams of solution to create a prescription. How many
total grams is the prescription?
A. 8 grams
B. 800 grams
