Course Outline
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📊 Problem Solving~15% of SAT Math
Unit Conversions
Convert between units and use dimensional analysis.
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Worked Example
Practice Problems
Problem
5 feet 8 inches to inches
Problem
2.5 miles to inches
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SAT Strategies
Pro Tips & Shortcuts
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SAT Tip: Set up conversions so unwanted units cancel, leaving desired units.
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SAT Tip: The SAT provides some conversions, but knowing common ones saves time.
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SAT Tip: For speed conversions, convert numerator and denominator separately.
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SAT Tip: When converting mixed units, convert each part separately then add.
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SAT Tip: For multi-step conversions, multiply all conversion factors together.
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Write conversion factors as fractions and cancel units diagonally.
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For metric: kilo = 1000, centi = 1/100, milli = 1/1000.
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60 mph = 60 miles/hour = (60 × 5280 ft)/(60 min) = 5280 ft/min
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Multiply feet by 12 to get inches.
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Set up so units cancel: mi × (ft/mi) × (in/ft) = in