Example 2
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The following word problem is for practicing the application of english to metric and metric to english volume conversions.

Example 1:


How many cubic feet are in 113.2 liters?

To solve this problem, use the conversion factor by replacing the given units of measure in the problem with the matching units of measure in the conversion factor and work the problem through to get the solution in terms of units of volume required by the problem.

Conversion factors: cubic feet × 28.3 = liters
                              liters ÷ 28.3 = cubic feet

 

113.2 ÷ 28.3 = cubic feet
113.2 ÷ 28.3 = 4

There are 4 cubic feet in 113.2 liters.