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Chapter 2: Q.2.57 (page 45)

Perform each of the following conversions using metric and U.S. conversion factors:

a. 3.428 lb to kilograms

b. 1.6 m to inches

c. 4.2 L to quarts

d. 0.672 ft to millimeters

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a. 1.56 Kg

b. 63 in.

c. 4.5 qt

d. 205 mm

Step by step solution

01

Part (a) Given Information

Unit conversion of lb into Kg

02

Part (a) Explanation

The unit conversion of lb into Kg can be given as:

1Kg=2.20lb

Given: 3.248 lb

3.248lb脳1Kg2.20lb=1.56Kg

03

Part (b) Given Information

Unit conversion of m into inches.

04

Part (b) Explanation

The unit conversion of meters into inches can be given as:

1m=39.4inches

Given: 1.6 m

1.6m脳39.4in.1m=63in.

05

Part (c) Given Information

Unit conversion of L into quarts

06

Part (c) Explanation

The unit conversion of L into quarts can be given as:

1L=1.06qt

Given: 4.2 L

4.2L脳1.06qt1L=4.5qt

07

Part (d) Given Information

Unit conversion of ft into mm.

08

Part (d) Explanation

The unit conversion of ft into mm can be given as:

1ft=304.8mm

Given: 0.675 ft

0.675ft脳304.8mm1ft=205mm

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Use metric conversion factors to solve each of the following problems:

a.If a student is 175 cm tall, how tall is the student in meters?

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