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Converting Real Things<br />

Table 1<br />

Using the scale, come up with a conversion ratio just by looking at the scale and prove that it works<br />

but converting 10 grams to ounces. (Hint: 7grams and 15 grams)<br />

Table 2<br />

Using a 50 mL graduated cylinder, fill a 600mL beaker 66.7% full.<br />

Table 3<br />

Using the measuring cup determine how many mL are in 4 ounces of water. Make a conversion ratio<br />

you could use to do other conversions.<br />

Table 4<br />

Using a meter stick, measure the back table in inches, feet and yards and convert them into<br />

centimeters and meters.<br />

Table 5<br />

Using the scale, find the mass of a text book on your table in ounces (round to the nearest ounce)<br />

and cover it to grams.<br />

Table 6<br />

Using the ruler, measure the length of a piece of paper in inches and then convert that into meters.<br />

Make a conversion ratio you could use to do other conversions.

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