Multi-Step Problems with Metric Unit Conversions

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What is a milligram?

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A milligram (mg) is a unit of mass equal to one thousandth of a gram.

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How many milligrams are in a gram?

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There are 1000 milligrams in a gram.

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What is a centimeter?

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A centimeter (cm) is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one hundredth of a meter.

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How many centimeters are in a meter?

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There are 100 centimeters in a meter.

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What is a kilogram?

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A kilogram (kg) is a unit of mass in the metric system, equal to 1000 grams.

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How many grams are in a kilogram?

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There are 1000 grams in a kilogram.

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What is the process of converting milligrams to grams?

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To convert milligrams to grams, divide the number of milligrams by 1000.

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What is the process of converting centimeters to meters?

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To convert centimeters to meters, divide the number of centimeters by 100.

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If a jeweler uses 650 mg of silver for one earring, how much silver is used for two earrings?

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1.3 grams (650 mg + 650 mg = 1300 mg = 1.3 g).

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If Janice uses 55 cm of thread for each of 6 colors, how do you find the total length in meters?

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Multiply 55 cm by 6 to get 330 cm, then convert to meters by dividing by 100, resulting in 3.3 meters.