The mass of some cherries is 3 kilograms. What is the mass of the cherries in grams? 1,000 grams = 1 kilogram

Mathematics · Middle School · Sun Jan 24 2021

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Given the statement:

Mass of cherries = 3 kg

Determine the mass in g

Solution:

The given measurement can be solved by using the general conversion method.

1 kg = 1000 g

= (3 kg)(1000 g/1kg)

The unit kg cancels.

= 3000 g/ 1

= 3000 g

Final answer:

= 3000 g