Convert measurement units with ratios — Review — page 1
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Worksheet directions

Grade 6 • Review • Choose a strategy for each problem. Explain or check your thinking where requested.

Sample questions

  1. 1 meter equals 100 centimeters. Convert 8 meters to centimeters. Show a ratio equation.
  2. One yard is 3 feet. A ribbon is 18 feet long. How many yards is it? Explain why the numerical measure becomes smaller.
  3. The conversion rate is 12 inches per unit of feet. Convert 72 inches to feet, and explain why the numerical measure decreases.
  4. 1 liter equals 1000 milliliters. Convert 5 liters to milliliters. Show a ratio equation.
  5. Use 12 inches per unit of feet. A student says 10 feet equals 10/12 inches. Correct the operation and explain how the units help.
  6. 1 yard equals 3 feet. Convert 11 yards to feet. Show a ratio equation.

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Common Core connections

Source labels: 6.RP.A.3d. Review the learning goals below to check the fit for your class.

  • 6.RP.A.3 — Use ratio and rate reasoning to solve problems

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