Let’s solve each problem step by step. We are converting different units of length into
metres (m).
We’ll use the conversion rules from the diagram:
- To go from
mm → m, divide by 1000
- To go from
cm → m, divide by 100
- To go from
km → m, multiply by 1000
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i. 3200 mm → m
Divide by 1000:
3200 ÷ 1000 =
3.2 m
ii. 600 cm → m
Divide by 100:
600 ÷ 100 =
6 m
iii. 6 km → m
Multiply by 1000:
6 × 1000 =
6000 m
iv. 8632 mm → m
Divide by 1000:
8632 ÷ 1000 =
8.632 m
v. 26428 cm → m
Divide by 100:
26428 ÷ 100 =
264.28 m
vi. 8 km → m
Multiply by 1000:
8 × 1000 =
8000 m
vii. 240 cm → m
Divide by 100:
240 ÷ 100 =
2.4 m
viii. 436 cm → m
Divide by 100:
436 ÷ 100 =
4.36 m
ix. 2.8 km → m
Multiply by 1000:
2.8 × 1000 =
2800 m
x. 86 cm → m
Divide by 100:
86 ÷ 100 =
0.86 m
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Final Answer:
i. 3.2
ii. 6
iii. 6000
iv. 8.632
v. 264.28
vi. 8000
vii. 2.4
viii. 4.36
ix. 2800
x. 0.86
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of centimeters to meters worksheet.