Question

When converting measurements in the metric system, you can move the decimal point to the left or to the right. Why? Select all that apply.
₋When converting from smaller to larger units, you are dividing by a power of 10.
₋Moving a decimal point is the same as adding or subtracting.
₋The metric system is based on powers of 10.
₋When converting from larger to smaller units, you are multiplying by a power of 10.

Answer 1

You are dividing by the power of 10. The metric system is based on multiples of 10, so you can convert meters to millimeters and vice versa fairly quickly by multiplying and dividing.