How do you know if you are supposed to divide or multiply when converting a unit into another unit?

Question

Mathematics

Ruffe

17 January, 13:40

How do you know if you are supposed to divide or multiply when converting a unit into another unit?

+2

Answers (1)

Know the Answer?

Jayson · Answer 1

- - If the new unit is smaller, you'll need more of them, so you should multiply.

- - If the new unit is bigger, then you'll need less of them, so you should divide.