1. Dimensional Analysis “Criss Cross AppleSauce”
MGSE9–12.N.Q.1 Use units of measure (linear, area, capacity, rates, and time) as a way to understand problems:
Identify, use, and record appropriate units of measure within context, within data displays, and on graphs;
Convert units and rates using dimensional analysis
(English–to–English and Metric– to–Metric without conversion factor provided and between English and Metric with conversion factor);
Use units within multi–step problems and formulas; interpret units of input and resulting units of output.

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4. Conversions to Memorize

5. Steps to Dimensional Analysis
Step 1: Determine your target (what do you want to know) Step 2: Determine what you already know Step 3: Set up the problem Step 4: Solve the problem (units should criss-cross applesauce) Step 5: Check if your answer is reasonable

6. How many nickels are in $425?
Step 1: Determine your target (what do you want to know) Nickels Step 2: Determine what you already know 4 quarters in a dollar, 5 nickels in a quarter Step 3: Set up the problem Step 4: Solve the problem (units should criss-cross applesauce) There are 8,500 nickels in $425. Step 5: Check if your answer is reasonable
425 dollars
4 quarters
5 nickels
1 dollar
1 quarter
8500 nickels 1
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7. Convert 156 inches to feet
Step 1: Determine your target (what do you want to know) Feet Step 2: Determine what you already know 12 inches in 1 foot Step 3: Set up the problem Step 4: Solve the problem (units should criss-cross applesauce) 156/12 = 13 feet. There are 13 feet in 156 inches. Step 5: Check if your answer is reasonable
156 inches
1 foot
12 inch
156 feet 12
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8. Sam ran a 5K for a fundraiser, how many miles did he run. 621 mi = 1
Sam ran a 5K for a fundraiser, how many miles did he run? mi = 1.00 km
Step 1: Determine your target (what do you want to know) Step 2: Determine what you already know Step 3: Set up the problem Step 4: Solve the problem (units should criss-cross applesauce) Step 5: Check if your answer is reasonable

9. Kim Tan was born in Korea and weighed 3628. 74 grams
Kim Tan was born in Korea and weighed grams. He is now living in the US and needs to know his birth weight in pounds to tell his doctor about his birth.
Step 1: Determine your target (what do you want to know) Step 2: Determine what you already know Step 3: Set up the problem Step 4: Solve the problem (units should criss-cross applesauce) Step 5: Check if your answer is reasonable

10. Multistep Conversions

11. Usain Bolt can run 28 miles per hour
Usain Bolt can run 28 miles per hour. How many feet can he run per second?
Step 1: Determine your target (what do you want to know) Feet and Seconds Step 2: Determine what you already know Time: 1 hour = 60 minutes, 1 minute= 60 seconds Measurement: 1 mile = 5,280 feet Step 3: Set up the problem Step 4: Solve the problem (units should criss-cross applesauce) /3600 about 41 feet per second. Usain Bolt can run about 41 feet per second. Step 5: Check if your answer is reasonable
28 miles
5,280 feet
1 hour
1 minute
feet
1 mile
60 minutes
60 seconds
3600 second
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12. Aaron Rogers signed a contract for $22,000,000 a year
Aaron Rogers signed a contract for $22,000,000 a year. How much does he make per minute.
Step 1: Determine your target (what do you want to know) Step 2: Determine what you already know Step 3: Set up the problem Step 4: Solve the problem (units should criss-cross applesauce) Step 5: Check if your answer is reasonable

13. The winner of the “Biggest Loser” lost 0. 95 ounce per hour
The winner of the “Biggest Loser” lost 0.95 ounce per hour. Convert this to pounds per week.
Step 1: Determine your target (what do you want to know) Step 2: Determine what you already know Step 3: Set up the problem Step 4: Solve the problem (units should criss-cross applesauce) Step 5: Check if your answer is reasonable

14. Convert 4.824 meters per second to kilometers per hour.
Step 1: Determine your target (what do you want to know) Step 2: Determine what you already know Step 3: Set up the problem Step 4: Solve the problem (units should criss-cross applesauce) Step 5: Check if your answer is reasonable

15. A giraffe can run 32 miles per hour
A giraffe can run 32 miles per hour. What is this speed in feet per second
Step 1: Determine your target (what do you want to know) Step 2: Determine what you already know Step 3: Set up the problem Step 4: Solve the problem (units should criss-cross applesauce) Step 5: Check if your answer is reasonable

16. It cost $. 001 per hour for electricity to run a light bulb
It cost $.001 per hour for electricity to run a light bulb. Find the cost per month.
Step 1: Determine your target (what do you want to know) Step 2: Determine what you already know Step 3: Set up the problem Step 4: Solve the problem (units should criss-cross applesauce) Step 5: Check if your answer is reasonable