Question

Do you multiply or divide to change from a larger unit to a smaller unit in the metric system?

Answer 1

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Here's the answer:

¶¶¶ We multiply to change from a larger unit to a smaller unit in the metric system

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Consider an example
Larger Unit- km(kilo metres)
Smaller Unit- m(metres)


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Relationship between 'km' and 'm' :
• 1 km = 1000 m
• 1 m = (1/1000) km

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•°• To convert Larger unit to Smaller unit, we multiply & to convert Smaller unit to Larger unit we divide.

{(or) You can say directly by looking into the above example 'kilometres', in which 'kilo' implies 1000, which is multiplied.
•°• To larger Unit, the constant is multiplied, so we multiply when we change form }

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Answer 2

Answer:

HI there !

Here's the answer:

¶¶¶ We multiply to change from a larger unit to a smaller unit in the metric system

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Consider an example

Larger Unit- km(kilo metres)

Smaller Unit- m(metres)

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Relationship between 'km' and 'm' :

• 1 km = 1000 m

• 1 m = (1/1000) km

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•°• To convert Larger unit to Smaller unit, we multiply & to convert Smaller unit to Larger unit we divide.

{(or) You can say directly by looking into the above example 'kilometres', in which 'kilo' implies 1000, which is multiplied.

•°• To larger Unit, the constant is multiplied, so we multiply when we change form }

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