Chapter 1, Problem 37E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The unit of acres in 1 hectare needs to be determined.

Concept introduction:

The conversion factor is the factor which is required to determine the results in different or desired scale by equivalizing the different units.

The following conversion factor are given:

$\begin{array}{l}{\text{1 hectare = 1 hm}}^{\text{2}}\hfill \\ {\text{1 mi}}^{\text{2}}\text{= 640 acres}\hfill \\ \text{1 mi = 5280 ft}\hfill \\ \text{1 ft = 12 in}\hfill \end{array}$