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Question 122789This question is from textbook Algebra 1/2
: I really do not get how to do problems like these. Here it is: Use two (2) unit multipliers to convert 6200 centimeters to kilometers.This question is from textbook Algebra 1/2
: I really do not get how to do problems like these. Here it is: Use two (2) unit multipliers to convert 6200 centimeters to kilometers.
Answer by stanbon(18994) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Use two (2) unit multipliers to convert 6200 centimeters to kilometers.
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(6200 cm)*(1 meter/100 cm)*(1 km/1000 meters)
Notice that the cm's cancel
Notice that the meters cancel
You are left with the following:
[6200*1*1]/[100*1000] km
= [6200/100,000] km
= 0.062 km
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Cheers,
Stan H.