Question

Convert from the metric system to the American system 16.1-16.2

Answer 1

a)

We need to change 9 m to feet

From the given table to change from meter to feet multiply the m by 3.28

`9m*3.28=29.52\text{ feet}`

9 meters = 29.52 feet

b)

We need to change 3 m to yards

From the given table to change from meter to yard multiply the m by 1.1

`3m*1.1=3.3\text{ yards}`

3 meters = 3.3 yards