Basic College Mathematics (9th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321825535
ISBN 13: 978-0-32182-553-7

Chapter 7 - Measurement - 7.2 The Metric System - Length - 7.2 Exercises - Page 493: 7

Answer

a.) cm b.) mm, c) cm

Work Step by Step

a. cm, m Among cm and m, cm is shorter because cm is 1/(100 ) m. b. m, mm Among m and mm, mm is shorter because mm is 1/1000 m c. km, cm Among km and cm, cm is shorter because km is 1000 m but cm is 1/(100 ) m.
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