Question

what operation do you use to convert from a larger measurement unit to a smaller measurement unit? Explain why

Answer 1

Use multiplication and dividing.

Explanation:

If you want to convert to a smaller unit, you must multiply.

For example...

4 Feet to Inches:

`4 * 12 =48` inches

2 Yards to Inches:

`2 * 3 = 6` feet

`6 * 12 = 72` inches

If you want to convert to a larger unit, you must divide.

336 Inches to Feet:

`336/12=28` feet

756 Inches to Yards:

`756/12=63` feet

`63/3=21` yards