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Question 143205This question is from textbook Algebra 1 An Icremental Development
: Use one unit multiplier to convert 25 meters to centimeters.I am having so much trouble with this problem could u pleasa help me with this? thank you.This question is from textbook Algebra 1 An Icremental Development
: Use one unit multiplier to convert 25 meters to centimeters.I am having so much trouble with this problem could u pleasa help me with this? thank you.
Answer by vleith(1172) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Use the same unit multiplier as the other problem you asked about
100cm = 1 m --> 100cm/m
25m =
25m * 100cm/m =
2500 cm
it is the same with miles and feet (5280ft/mile)
same concept as inches per foot (12in/ft) - it is the units that make the ratio equal to "1" -- hence a unit multiplier