(6 ft)(3 ft) = 6*3 ft2 = 18 ft218 ft2 = (18 ft2)*(12 in/ft)2 = 18*144 in2 = 2592 in2
I find it helpful to keep the units with the numbers. That way you don't end up with a meaningless number at the end of your calculation. The units multiply and divide just like variables do.
I find it helpful to keep the units with the numbers. That way you don't end up with a meaningless number at the end of your calculation. The units multiply and divide just like variables do.