Question

How many centimeters are in .479 kilometers

Answer 1

Answer:

47900 cm

General Formulas and Concepts:

Chemistry

• Base 10 Decimal System
• Using Dimensional Analysis

Explanation:

Step 1: Define

0.479 km

Step 2: Identify Conversions

1 km = 1000 m

1 m = 100 cm

Step 3: Convert

$0.479 \ km(\frac{1000 \ m}{1 \ km} )(\frac{100 \ cm}{1 \ m} )$ = 47900. cm

Step 4: Check

We are given 3 sig figs. Follow sig fig rules.

47900. cm ≈ 47900 cm