997 Millimeters to Centimeters | Metric Length Conversion Practice

$Math Problem$

Mathematics Grade 5 (Primary School)

Question Content

17 b. 997 mm = ______ cm

Correct Answer

99.7 cm

Detailed Solution Steps

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Step 1: Recall the length conversion relationship: 1 cm = 10 mm.
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Step 2: Divide 997 by 10 to convert millimeters to centimeters: 997 ÷ 10 = 99.7.

Knowledge Points Involved

Length Unit Conversion (Millimeters to Centimeters)

Millimeters and centimeters are metric units of length. The conversion factor is 1 centimeter = 10 millimeters. To convert millimeters to centimeters, divide the value by 10; this is used for measuring small lengths in crafts, construction, and science.

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