Question

Subtract 16 L 18 CL 9 ml from 85 L

Answer 1

Answer:

  (1)  68.811 L

Step-by-step explanation:

The amount being subtracted is ...

  16 + 0.18 + 0.009 = 16.189 . . . . liters

The difference is ...

  85.000 -16.189 = 68.111 . . . liters

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Additional comment

cL is the SI unit "centiliters." The prefix "centi-" mean 1/100 or 0.01 units. Then 18 cL = 18 × 0.01 L = 0.18 L.

mL is the SI unit "milliliters." The prefix "milli-" means 1/1000 or 0.001 units. Then 9 mL = 9 × 0.001 L = 0.009 L.