Question

To convert a bigger unit to a smaller unit, we _____ the quantity by a conversion factor.

• A. multiply
• B. divide
• C. add
• D. subtract

Answer 1

The correct option is A multiply

To convert a bigger unit to a smaller unit, we multiply the quantity by a conversion factor.
For example: To convert the length of an object from feet to inches, we multiply the length by $12,$ i.e., the conversion factor.
For example, $2$ feet $=2\times 12=24\text{in}$