SOLUTION: Do I multiply or divide when going from km to cm

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Question 1136988: Do I multiply or divide when going from km to cm
Found 3 solutions by josmiceli, Alan3354, ikleyn:
Answer by josmiceli(19441)   (Show Source):
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cm are a tiny measure, so there are a great many
of them in a km
In terms of units:
[ 1 km ] x [ 100 m / km ] x [ 100 cm / m ] = [ 10000 cm ]
Notice the cancellations so you end up with cm

Answer by Alan3354(69443)   (Show Source):
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Do I multiply or divide when going from km to cm
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Include the units in conversions, and you will get it right.
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1 km = 1000 meters
1 meter = 100 cms
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d kms = d km* 1000 m/km * 100 cm/m
= d*100000 cm
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Notice that the units cancel, leaving cms.

Answer by ikleyn(52781)   (Show Source):
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Ask yourself how many meters are in one kilometer and how many centimeters are in one meter.

Then the answer to your question will become clear to you.