Question

Which simplified ratio correctly compares 10,000 centimeters to 1000 meters

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Answer 1

10000 cm to 1000 m ratio is 1:10

Explanation:

To find : The simplified ratio correctly compares 10,000 centimeters to 1000 meters.

Solution :

To find the ratio first we make the unit same.

1 m= 100 cm

1000 m= 1000 × 100 cm

1000 m= 100000 cm

Now, to compare 10,000 cm to 1,00,000 cm

The ratio is

`(10000)/(100000)=(1)/(10)`

10000 cm to 100000 cm ratio is 1:10

or 10000 cm to 1000 m ratio is 1:10