Question

16. Mike's work converting 20 meters to centimeters is shown below. Explain whether or

not his work is correct. If it is incorrect, show Mike how to find the correct
conversion.
Problem:
centimeters = 20 meters
I know: 1 meter = 100 centimeters
My work: 100 centimeters = 20 = 5 centimeters
5
centimeters
Answer: 20 meters =(
Unit

Answer 1

Mike is wrong.

Since 1 meter = 100 centimeters, then 20 x 100 = 2000 centimeters.