Question

Which expression can be used to convert 22 Australian dollars to US dollars? Assume 1.2 Australian dollars equals 1 US dollar

Answer 1

The conversion factor to use here is ($1 US dollar) / (1.2 Austr. dollars), and the

final result is 22 Austr. dollars = US$18.33.

Explanation:

The relevant conversion factor here is

1 US dollar

-----------------------

1.2 Aust. dollars

Then:

22 Aust. dollars 1 US dollar

------------------------ * ------------------------- = 18.33 US

1 1.2 Austr. dollars