Factor Label Method and Problem Solving

Step 1:

Set up the equation for the units you were starting from and the units you want to end with.

Step 2:

List all the equivalent relationships

between the two units.

Step 3:

Convert the equivalent relationship to a

fraction so as to cross cancel out units

when you are multiplying. This will give you

the correct answer with the desired unit.

Example:

24 eggs = _____?_____ dozen

Example:

12 eggs = 1 dozen

Example:

24 eggs X 1 dozen = 2 dozen

1 12 eggs