Question

Which of the following is the largest volume? 1.2 x 101 m3 1.2 x 108 cm3 2.0 x 104 dm3 1.2 x 108 mm3

Answer 1

In order to answer this question, the units of volume must be consistent. In this problem, we decide the unit m3 to be uniform. Option A is equal to 12 m3, option b is equal to 1.2x10^8/100^3 or 120 m3. Option C is 2.0 x10^4/ 10^3 or 20 m3. Option D is 1.2x10^8/ 1000^3 or 0.12 m3. The greatest volume is option b. 120 m3.