document.write( "Question 1195592: Convert 53 cm/sec to in/min. 1 in = 2.54 cm, 1min = 60 sec. \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #828111 by Alan3354(69443)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! Convert 53 cm/sec to in/min. 1 in = 2.54 cm, 1min = 60 sec. \n" ); document.write( "---------------------- \n" ); document.write( "53 cm = 53 cm*(1 in/2.54 cm) = 53/2.54 inches \n" ); document.write( "Notice the cms cancel \n" ); document.write( "---- \n" ); document.write( "53 cm/sec = 53/2.54 in/sec * 60 sec/1 min = (53/2.54)*60 \n" ); document.write( "Notice the seconds cancel \n" ); document.write( "= ~1252 in/minute \n" ); document.write( "==================== \n" ); document.write( "Including the units reduces the chance of multiplying when you should divide and v.v.\r \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " |