SOLUTION: What is the easiest way to convert units for example 5mi in 1 hour what is this rate in minutes?

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Question 511425: What is the easiest way to convert units for example 5mi in 1 hour what is this rate in minutes?
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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What is the easiest way to convert units?
Answer: Use "unit conversion fractions"
Example: Since 12 inches = 1 ft you can for the fraction (12 inches/1 ft)
which is a "unit conversion fraction for converting ft. to inches.
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for example 5mi in 1 hour what is this rate in minutes?
5 mi per hour = (5 mi/1 hr)(1 hr/60 min)
= (5*1)/(1*60)(mile/min)
= (1/12)(mile/min)
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Cheers,
Stan H.