Basic College Mathematics (9th Edition)

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

Chapter 7 - Measurement - Review Exercises - Page 525: 26

Answer

mm

Work Step by Step

The eraser on the end of my pencil is 5 mm long. As we know the length can be measured in km, m, cm or mm. If we choose 5 km, 5 m or 5 cm then it will be too long for the length of the eraser on the pencil So 5 mm is the correct choice.
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