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A conversion rate tells how many smaller units are in one larger unit.
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Leila measures a banner at the gym. There are 12 inches in 1 feet. The banner is 5 feet long.
A conversion rate is a special unit rate that is always true. Multiplying by the number of larger units counts the smaller units. Dividing by the conversion when you meant to multiply swaps the question.
Problem 1 of 8. What we learned, an example, a few together, then independent practice.
There are 12 inches in 1 feet. How many inches are in 2 feet?
Support frame: 2 × 12