GRADE 4 · MATHEMATICS · TOPIC 11

Conversions

Multiply to convert a larger unit into smaller ones.

CONCEPT EXPLAINED

Understand the concept

Multiply to convert a larger unit into smaller ones.

SOLVED EXAMPLE

Convert 3 m to cm.

  1. Step 1: 1 m = 100 cm
  2. Step 2: 3 × 100.

Final answer: 300 cm

PRACTISE YOURSELF

5 km to metres?

Show the answer

5000 m

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