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Bingel [31]
2 years ago
7

Explain, using an example, why you need to multiply when converting from a larger unit to a smaller unit

Mathematics
2 answers:
ser-zykov [4K]2 years ago
6 0

Answer:

This is often called scaling in math, used in ratios, fraction, percent's etc.

Step-by-step explanation:

coldgirl [10]2 years ago
4 0

Answer:

You can use similar processes when converting from smaller to larger units. When converting a larger unit to a smaller one, you multiply; when you convert a smaller unit to a larger one, you divide. Here is an example..

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