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For students of math, we have brought a simple Factor-label method quiz right here. What do you know about this factor-label method? Do you know the use of it? The factor-label method is also known as dimensional analysis or unit conversions. This method is used to convert from one unit of measurement to another unit. Here, we will see how skilled you are with the factor-label method. Answer some questions, score high, and prove your knowledge.

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1.

If 1.000 kg is 2.205 pounds, 8.000 kg is
- A.
  
  17.637 pounds
- B.
  
  19.64 pounds
- C.
  
  15.64 pounds
- D.
  
  10.65 pounds
Correct Answer
A. 17.637 pounds

Explanation
The correct answer can be determined by multiplying the given weight in kilograms (8.000 kg) by the conversion factor of 2.205 pounds per 1 kilogram. This results in 17.64 pounds, which is closest to the answer provided (17.637 pounds).

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2.

If 1 pound is 0.45 kg, how many pounds is 0.9 kg?
- A.
  
  0.5
- B.
  
  1.5
- C.
  
  2
- D.
  
  3
Correct Answer
C. 2

Explanation
To find out how many pounds is 0.9 kg, we can use the conversion factor given in the question, which is 1 pound is equal to 0.45 kg. By dividing 0.9 kg by 0.45 kg/pound, we can cancel out the units and find that 0.9 kg is equal to 2 pounds. Therefore, the correct answer is 2.

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3.

How many yards are 15 feet?
- A.
  
  5
- B.
  
  7
- C.
  
  11
- D.
  
  15
Correct Answer
A. 5

Explanation
There are 3 feet in 1 yard. Therefore, to convert 15 feet to yards, we divide 15 by 3. This gives us 5, which is the correct answer.

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4.

Convert 400 kgs into quintals.
- A.
  
  1.5 quintals
- B.
  
  2 quintals
- C.
  
  3 quintals
- D.
  
  4 quintals
Correct Answer
D. 4 quintals

Explanation
To convert kilograms into quintals, we divide the given weight by 100. In this case, 400 kgs divided by 100 equals 4 quintals.

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5.

7 inches are equal to
- A.
  
  0.19 yards
- B.
  
  0.23 yards
- C.
  
  0.53 yards
- D.
  
  1 yard
Correct Answer
A. 0.19 yards

Explanation
To convert inches to yards, divide the number of inches by 36. In this case, 7 inches divided by 36 equals approximately 0.19 yards.

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6.

How many inches are two yards?
- A.
  
  32
- B.
  
  56
- C.
  
  72
- D.
  
  77
Correct Answer
C. 72

Explanation
Two yards is equal to 72 inches. This is because there are 36 inches in one yard, so when you double that to get two yards, you get 72 inches.

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7.

5 centimeters are equal to
- A.
  
  1.96 inches
- B.
  
  1.99 inches
- C.
  
  2.96 inches
- D.
  
  1.99 inches
Correct Answer
A. 1.96 inches

Explanation
5 centimeters are equal to 1.96 inches. This conversion is based on the fact that 1 inch is equal to 2.54 centimeters. Therefore, to convert centimeters to inches, we divide the length in centimeters by 2.54. In this case, 5 centimeters divided by 2.54 equals 1.96 inches.

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8.

How many tons are 3500 kgs?
- A.
  
  2.5 tons
- B.
  
  3 tons
- C.
  
  3.5 tons
- D.
  
  4 tons
Correct Answer
C. 3.5 tons

Explanation
3500 kilograms is equal to 3.5 tons. This is because 1 ton is equal to 1000 kilograms. Therefore, to convert kilograms to tons, you divide the number of kilograms by 1000. In this case, 3500 divided by 1000 equals 3.5.

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9.

How many yards are 2 meters?
- A.
  
  1.98
- B.
  
  2.18
- C.
  
  2.36
- D.
  
  3
Correct Answer
B. 2.18

Explanation
The conversion factor for meters to yards is 1.0936. To convert 2 meters to yards, we multiply 2 by 1.0936. The result is 2.1872, which can be rounded to 2.18. Therefore, 2 meters is equal to 2.18 yards.

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10.

If 1 foot is equal to 12 inches, then how many feet will be equal to 42 inches?
- A.
  
  2.2 feet
- B.
  
  2.5 feet
- C.
  
  3 feet
- D.
  
  3.5 feet
Correct Answer
D. 3.5 feet

Explanation
Since 1 foot is equal to 12 inches, to find how many feet are equal to 42 inches, we divide 42 by 12. This gives us 3.5, so the answer is 3.5 feet.

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Factor-label method Quiz

If 1.000 kg is 2.205 pounds, 8.000 kg is

If 1 pound is 0.45 kg, how many pounds is 0.9 kg?

How many yards are 15 feet?

Convert 400 kgs into quintals.

7 inches are equal to

How many inches are two yards?

5 centimeters are equal to

How many tons are 3500 kgs?

How many yards are 2 meters?

If 1 foot is equal to 12 inches, then how many feet will be equal to 42 inches?