SOLUTION: Here is my problem. How many km. are in 5055m.? I thought it was a division problem but the answer only comes out right when you multiply. Why?

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Question 50631: Here is my problem. How many km. are in 5055m.? I thought it was a division problem but the answer only comes out right when you multiply. Why?
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How many km. are in 5055m
5055m X 1km/1000m [Use the conversion factor that 1km=1000m]
5.05km=5055m