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QuizMultiple Choice

Measurements in the Metric System

Question 10 • ELPGEQ1 M/J Math 6 - 1205010 HCPS v24

Which statement about converting metric units of measurement is true? Use the metric table to help answer the question. Metric Tablekilo-hecto-deka-unitdeci-centi-milli-1,0001001010.10.010.001

Answer
A
To find the number of centigrams in 34 dekagrams, divide 34 by 1,000.
B
To find the number of hectograms in 4.5 kilograms, multiply 4.5 by 10.
C
To find the number of grams in 81 milligrams, multiply 81 by 1,000.
D
To find the number of dekagrams in 15.6 hectograms, divide by 10.