Question

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

Answer 1

Answer:

Use multiplication and dividing.

Step-by-step 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