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Convert common length, mass and capacity units and select sensible decimal measurements.
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Convert common length, mass and capacity units and select sensible decimal measurements.
Convert common length, mass and capacity units and select sensible decimal measurements.
Example 1
Convert 6.63 megalitres to kilolitres.
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Answer: 6630
- Each megalitre contains 1000 kilolitres.
- Multiply by 1000:6.63×1000=6630.
Example 2
Convert 8.95 litres to millilitres.
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Answer: 8950
- Each litre contains 1000 millilitres.
- Multiply by 1000:8.95×1000=8950.
Example 3
A table is 2250mm long. Which measurement in metres describes the SAME length?
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Answer: 2.25m
- 1000mm=1m.
- 10002250=2.25, so the table is 2.25m long.
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