SOLUTION: Convert 53 cm/sec to in/min. 1 in = 2.54 cm, 1min = 60 sec.

Question 1195592: Convert 53 cm/sec to in/min. 1 in = 2.54 cm, 1min = 60 sec.
Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Convert 53 cm/sec to in/min. 1 in = 2.54 cm, 1min = 60 sec.
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53 cm = 53 cm*(1 in/2.54 cm) = 53/2.54 inches
Notice the cms cancel
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53 cm/sec = 53/2.54 in/sec * 60 sec/1 min = (53/2.54)*60
Notice the seconds cancel
= ~1252 in/minute
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Including the units reduces the chance of multiplying when you should divide and v.v.

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