Let's solve the
Metric Conversions Exercise step by step.
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Part 1: Use <, >, or = to compare the following
We need to convert both sides to the same unit and then compare.
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(1) 1L □ 850 mL
- 1 L = 1000 mL
- So, 1000 mL > 850 mL
✔ Answer: >
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(2) 0.5 km □ 495 m
- 0.5 km = 0.5 × 1000 = 500 m
- 500 m > 495 m
✔ Answer: >
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(3) 6000 g □ 6 kg
- 6 kg = 6 × 1000 = 6000 g
- So, 6000 g = 6000 g
✔ Answer: =
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(4) 3 cm □ 300 mm
- 3 cm = 3 × 10 = 30 mm
- 30 mm < 300 mm
✔ Answer: <
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(5) 8.4 m □ 830 cm
- 8.4 m = 8.4 × 100 = 840 cm
- 840 cm > 830 cm
✔ Answer: >
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(6) 770 mL □ 7.7 L
- 7.7 L = 7.7 × 1000 = 7700 mL
- 770 mL < 7700 mL
✔ Answer: <
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(7) 4.51 km □ 4500 m
- 4.51 km = 4.51 × 1000 = 4510 m
- 4510 m > 4500 m
✔ Answer: >
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(8) 1850 g □ 1.85 kg
- 1.85 kg = 1.85 × 1000 = 1850 g
- So, 1850 g = 1850 g
✔ Answer: =
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✔ Part 1 Answers Summary:
1. >
2. >
3. =
4. <
5. >
6. <
7. >
8. =
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Part 2: Convert the given values
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(1) 7550 g = _____ kg
- 1 kg = 1000 g → divide by 1000
- 7550 ÷ 1000 = 7.55 kg
✔ Answer: 7.55 kg
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(2) 55 mm = _____ cm
- 1 cm = 10 mm → divide by 10
- 55 ÷ 10 = 5.5 cm
✔ Answer: 5.5 cm
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(3) _____ m = 9.8 km
- 1 km = 1000 m → multiply by 1000
- 9.8 × 1000 = 9800 m
✔ Answer: 9800 m
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(4) 3.25 L = _____ mL
- 1 L = 1000 mL → multiply by 1000
- 3.25 × 1000 = 3250 mL
✔ Answer: 3250 mL
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(5) 183 cm = _____ m
- 1 m = 100 cm → divide by 100
- 183 ÷ 100 = 1.83 m
✔ Answer: 1.83 m
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(6) _____ g = 3.03 kg
- 1 kg = 1000 g → multiply by 1000
- 3.03 × 1000 = 3030 g
✔ Answer: 3030 g
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(7) 10850 m = _____ km
- 1 km = 1000 m → divide by 1000
- 10850 ÷ 1000 = 10.85 km
✔ Answer: 10.85 km
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(8) _____ mm = 26.2 cm
- 1 cm = 10 mm → multiply by 10
- 26.2 × 10 = 262 mm
✔ Answer: 262 mm
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(9) _____ cm = 7.77 m
- 1 m = 100 cm → multiply by 100
- 7.77 × 100 = 777 cm
✔ Answer: 777 cm
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(10) _____ L = 4840 mL
- 1 L = 1000 mL → divide by 1000
- 4840 ÷ 1000 = 4.84 L
✔ Answer: 4.84 L
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✔ Part 2 Answers Summary:
1. 7.55 kg
2. 5.5 cm
3. 9800 m
4. 3250 mL
5. 1.83 m
6. 3030 g
7. 10.85 km
8. 262 mm
9. 777 cm
10. 4.84 L
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✔ Final Answer Sheet:
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Compare:
1. >
2. >
3. =
4. <
5. >
6. <
7. >
8. =
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Convert:
1. 7.55 kg
2. 5.5 cm
3. 9800 m
4. 3250 mL
5. 1.83 m
6. 3030 g
7. 10.85 km
8. 262 mm
9. 777 cm
10. 4.84 L
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