Converting measures
When dividing a decimal by 100, we shift the decimal point 2 places to the left. 005.3 ÷ 100 = 0.053 When multipying a decimal by 1 000, we shift the decimal point 3 places to the right. 1.200 × 1 000 = 1 200
Check:
(a) 4.392 × 100
(b) 0.23 × 1000
(c) 591.3 ÷ 100
(d) 82 ÷ 1000
Carl’s height is 132 cm. What is his height in metres?
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There are 10 millimetres in a centimetre. There are 100 centimetres in a metre. There are 10 000 centimetres in a kilometre.
÷ 10
÷ 100
÷ 1 000
mm cm
m
km
× 10
× 100
× 1 000
132 ÷ 100 = 1.32 m
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