A piece of fabric measures 3.9 meters express this length in centimeters

Mathematics · Middle School · Tue Nov 03 2020

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Given:

Fabric measurement = 3.9 meters

Expressed in centimeters.

1 meter = 100 centimeter

Solution:

In order to convert the measurement into centimeter, multiply the measurement by 100, since 1 meter is equal to 100 cm

= ( 3.9 m) (100 cm /1m)

The unit m cancels leaving behind

= 390 cm

3.9 m is equal to 390 cm.