Sometimes, when you are solving problems involving surface area or volume, you need to convert measurement units. It is very important to pay attention to the units of measurement that are being used in the problem, as well as the units of measurement that are desired for the answer.

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For each of the following unit conversions, drag the conversion factor from the box into the appropriate place in the equation, and then perform the unit conversion. Enter the numeric answer in the text box. If necessary, round to the nearest thousandth. Click “check answer” to see if your answer is correct.