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What is the result of subtracting 750 grams from 550 grams?
What is the result of subtracting 750 grams from 550 grams?
How many kilograms are there in one tonne?
How many kilograms are there in one tonne?
What is the result of subtracting 420 kilograms from 740 kilograms?
What is the result of subtracting 420 kilograms from 740 kilograms?
After subtracting 420 kilograms, how many kilograms are left in the problem?
After subtracting 420 kilograms, how many kilograms are left in the problem?
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When subtracting 300 kilograms from 199 kilograms, what needs to be done to proceed with the subtraction?
When subtracting 300 kilograms from 199 kilograms, what needs to be done to proceed with the subtraction?
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What is the combined weight in kilograms after borrowing 1 tonne and adding it to the existing 199 kilograms?
What is the combined weight in kilograms after borrowing 1 tonne and adding it to the existing 199 kilograms?
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What is the result of subtracting 300 kilograms from 1199 kilograms?
What is the result of subtracting 300 kilograms from 1199 kilograms?
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How many tonnes are left after subtracting 6 tonnes from 12 tonnes?
How many tonnes are left after subtracting 6 tonnes from 12 tonnes?
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What is the final weight in kilograms after subtracting 6 tonnes and then 300 kilograms?
What is the final weight in kilograms after subtracting 6 tonnes and then 300 kilograms?
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What is the starting weight in tonnes, kilograms, and grams, as shown in the problem?
What is the starting weight in tonnes, kilograms, and grams, as shown in the problem?
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What is the conversion of 100 metres into centimetres?
What is the conversion of 100 metres into centimetres?
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What is the difference in distance walked between Kija and Ashura?
What is the difference in distance walked between Kija and Ashura?
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How many metres are equivalent to 12 kilometres?
How many metres are equivalent to 12 kilometres?
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Which of the following correctly expresses the number of grams in 1 kilogram?
Which of the following correctly expresses the number of grams in 1 kilogram?
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What is the primary focus of this chapter?
What is the primary focus of this chapter?
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Which method is suggested for converting larger units to smaller units?
Which method is suggested for converting larger units to smaller units?
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What units are compared for conversion in this chapter?
What units are compared for conversion in this chapter?
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In what applications can the concepts from this chapter be used?
In what applications can the concepts from this chapter be used?
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How would you convert 3 meters into centimeters?
How would you convert 3 meters into centimeters?
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What is emphasized about the relationships among metric units?
What is emphasized about the relationships among metric units?
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What additional metric measurements does the chapter mention alongside length?
What additional metric measurements does the chapter mention alongside length?
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What is the length of a ruler in metres if it is 100 centimetres long?
What is the length of a ruler in metres if it is 100 centimetres long?
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How many kilograms are there in a container that weighs 2 tonnes and 300 kilograms?
How many kilograms are there in a container that weighs 2 tonnes and 300 kilograms?
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How many millilitres of oil does a factory produce in one week if it produces 345 litres daily?
How many millilitres of oil does a factory produce in one week if it produces 345 litres daily?
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What is the weight in kilograms of a maize sack that weighs 18250 grams?
What is the weight in kilograms of a maize sack that weighs 18250 grams?
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What is the total volume of milk produced by two cows if the first cow produces 2 litres and 353 millilitres and the second cow 5 litres and 452 millilitres?
What is the total volume of milk produced by two cows if the first cow produces 2 litres and 353 millilitres and the second cow 5 litres and 452 millilitres?
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What is the equivalent of 4 kg in grams?
What is the equivalent of 4 kg in grams?
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Which measurement is the largest among 7500 grams, 3 tonnes, 4000 kilograms, and 2350 milligrams?
Which measurement is the largest among 7500 grams, 3 tonnes, 4000 kilograms, and 2350 milligrams?
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What is the volume of water in a bucket if it has a capacity of 10 litres?
What is the volume of water in a bucket if it has a capacity of 10 litres?
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How many grams are there in 1 kilogram?
How many grams are there in 1 kilogram?
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Which of the following options correctly converts 300 kilograms into grams?
Which of the following options correctly converts 300 kilograms into grams?
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What is the conversion of 7,000 g into kilograms?
What is the conversion of 7,000 g into kilograms?
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If one cow produces 2 litres, and another produces 5 litres, what is the total volume in millilitres?
If one cow produces 2 litres, and another produces 5 litres, what is the total volume in millilitres?
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Which unit is heavier than a gram but lighter than a kilogram?
Which unit is heavier than a gram but lighter than a kilogram?
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If 10 kg is converted to grams, what is the result?
If 10 kg is converted to grams, what is the result?
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Which of the following correctly reflects a standard metric conversion?
Which of the following correctly reflects a standard metric conversion?
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What is 50,000 mg in kilograms?
What is 50,000 mg in kilograms?
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How many centigrams are there in 1 gram?
How many centigrams are there in 1 gram?
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In the metric system, how many grams are in a hectogram?
In the metric system, how many grams are in a hectogram?
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What is the conversion factor between dekagrams and grams?
What is the conversion factor between dekagrams and grams?
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A factory produces 345 litres of oil daily. How much oil, in cubic centimeters, will the factory produce in 2 days?
A factory produces 345 litres of oil daily. How much oil, in cubic centimeters, will the factory produce in 2 days?
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If a bucket contains 10 litres of water, what is the mass of the water in kilograms, assuming the density of water is 1 kg/litre?
If a bucket contains 10 litres of water, what is the mass of the water in kilograms, assuming the density of water is 1 kg/litre?
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What is the combined mass, in grams, of two maize sacks, one weighing 18,250 grams and the other half that weight?
What is the combined mass, in grams, of two maize sacks, one weighing 18,250 grams and the other half that weight?
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A cow produces 2 litres and 353 millilitres of milk and another produces 5 litres and 452 millilitres. What is the total milk in litres?
A cow produces 2 litres and 353 millilitres of milk and another produces 5 litres and 452 millilitres. What is the total milk in litres?
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If a container weighs 2 tonnes and 300 kilograms, and 1 tonne is removed, what is the remaining weight in kilograms?
If a container weighs 2 tonnes and 300 kilograms, and 1 tonne is removed, what is the remaining weight in kilograms?
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How many milligrams are in 4 kg?
How many milligrams are in 4 kg?
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Given four measurements of 7500 grams, 3 tonnes, 4000 kilograms, and 2350 milligrams, which is the second largest?
Given four measurements of 7500 grams, 3 tonnes, 4000 kilograms, and 2350 milligrams, which is the second largest?
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If you have 12 km and 200 m and you subtract 4 km and 950 m, what is the correct result?
If you have 12 km and 200 m and you subtract 4 km and 950 m, what is the correct result?
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When converting 9000 meters to kilometers, what is the correct value?
When converting 9000 meters to kilometers, what is the correct value?
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What is the result of adding 7 km and 5 hm, to 4 km and 8 hm?
What is the result of adding 7 km and 5 hm, to 4 km and 8 hm?
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If you have 2000 cm, how many meters is that?
If you have 2000 cm, how many meters is that?
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How many centimetres are in 550 mm?
How many centimetres are in 550 mm?
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What is the sum of 10 tonnes 470 kilograms and 17 tonnes 675 kilograms?
What is the sum of 10 tonnes 470 kilograms and 17 tonnes 675 kilograms?
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When subtracting masses, which unit should be subtracted first?
When subtracting masses, which unit should be subtracted first?
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What is the value of 6 kg in grams?
What is the value of 6 kg in grams?
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If you need to regroup units during subtraction, what relationship should you consider?
If you need to regroup units during subtraction, what relationship should you consider?
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What is the missing number in the provided sequence: 3, 9, _, 50, 90?
What is the missing number in the provided sequence: 3, 9, _, 50, 90?
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When adding units of mass, which order is correct?
When adding units of mass, which order is correct?
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How many kilograms will remain if you subtract 40.80 tonnes from 71.14 tonnes?
How many kilograms will remain if you subtract 40.80 tonnes from 71.14 tonnes?
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How many kilograms are in 8,000 grams?
How many kilograms are in 8,000 grams?
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Given the value of 22 in the provided sequences, what values must be used to get the preceding value of 14 and following value of 70?
Given the value of 22 in the provided sequences, what values must be used to get the preceding value of 14 and following value of 70?
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How do you convert kilograms to grams?
How do you convert kilograms to grams?
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How many litres of milk will a cow produce in 5 days if it produces 20 litres per day?
How many litres of milk will a cow produce in 5 days if it produces 20 litres per day?
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What is the total volume in millilitres if 6 litres and 550 millilitres are added to 3 litres and 160 millilitres?
What is the total volume in millilitres if 6 litres and 550 millilitres are added to 3 litres and 160 millilitres?
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If a well produces 24,758 litres and 580 millilitres of water daily, and 17,900 litres and 846 millilitres are used, how much water remains in litres and mililitres?
If a well produces 24,758 litres and 580 millilitres of water daily, and 17,900 litres and 846 millilitres are used, how much water remains in litres and mililitres?
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Mbale drank 3 litres, and Senga drank 2,000 millilitres of water. What is the difference in the amount they drank in millilitres?
Mbale drank 3 litres, and Senga drank 2,000 millilitres of water. What is the difference in the amount they drank in millilitres?
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If a container has 5 litres of a liquid, and 250 ml are poured out, then another 1750 ml are poured in, what is the final total in litres?
If a container has 5 litres of a liquid, and 250 ml are poured out, then another 1750 ml are poured in, what is the final total in litres?
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A tank has 100 litres of water, if this tank loses 20,000 mililitres of water, how much water is remaining in litres?
A tank has 100 litres of water, if this tank loses 20,000 mililitres of water, how much water is remaining in litres?
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If a factory produces 450 litres of oil in a day, how many millilitres of oil will it produce in 2 days?
If a factory produces 450 litres of oil in a day, how many millilitres of oil will it produce in 2 days?
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A farmer has two containers, one with 750 ml of milk and the other has 17 liters. What is the total amount of milk in both containers, expressed in mililitres?
A farmer has two containers, one with 750 ml of milk and the other has 17 liters. What is the total amount of milk in both containers, expressed in mililitres?
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After using 10 litres of water from a full 30-litre drum, how many millilitres of water remain in the drum?
After using 10 litres of water from a full 30-litre drum, how many millilitres of water remain in the drum?
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Bilali bought a fabric of 50 m and Kulwa bought a fabric of 200 cm. How much longer is Bilali's fabric than Kulwa's, in centimetres?
Bilali bought a fabric of 50 m and Kulwa bought a fabric of 200 cm. How much longer is Bilali's fabric than Kulwa's, in centimetres?
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If a road is 3 km and 500 m long, what is its length in meters?
If a road is 3 km and 500 m long, what is its length in meters?
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Kija walked 8 km and 700 m, and Ashura walked 6928 m. How much farther did Kija walk than Ashura, in meters?
Kija walked 8 km and 700 m, and Ashura walked 6928 m. How much farther did Kija walk than Ashura, in meters?
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The distance from school to the dispensary is 800 m, and from school to the market is 1 km. What is the difference in meters between these two distances?
The distance from school to the dispensary is 800 m, and from school to the market is 1 km. What is the difference in meters between these two distances?
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A football field is 7000 cm from the classroom, and the head teacher's office is 70 m from the same classroom. Which is farther and by how much in metres?
A football field is 7000 cm from the classroom, and the head teacher's office is 70 m from the same classroom. Which is farther and by how much in metres?
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Bahati walks 3 km and 500 m every morning, and 1 km and 500 m every evening. Doto walks 5 km and 100 m every morning. Who walks a longer distance daily and by how many meters?
Bahati walks 3 km and 500 m every morning, and 1 km and 500 m every evening. Doto walks 5 km and 100 m every morning. Who walks a longer distance daily and by how many meters?
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A road is 3 kilometers and 500 meters long. What is the length of the road in metres?
A road is 3 kilometers and 500 meters long. What is the length of the road in metres?
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What is the result of subtracting 4 km and 950 m from 11 km and 1200 m?
What is the result of subtracting 4 km and 950 m from 11 km and 1200 m?
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Subtract 4 km 580 m and 76 cm from 9 km 1159 m and 155 cm. What is the result?
Subtract 4 km 580 m and 76 cm from 9 km 1159 m and 155 cm. What is the result?
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How do you correctly use borrowing during subtraction of measures, e.g. km, m and cm
How do you correctly use borrowing during subtraction of measures, e.g. km, m and cm
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What is the result when 45 cm is subtracted from 20 cm?
What is the result when 45 cm is subtracted from 20 cm?
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In the given subtraction steps, what remains in the kilometers column after calculating 9 km minus 0 km?
In the given subtraction steps, what remains in the kilometers column after calculating 9 km minus 0 km?
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What is the correct way to express 579 m in terms of kilometers and meters?
What is the correct way to express 579 m in terms of kilometers and meters?
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When given the problem of subtracting 4 m from 2 m, what is the correct action?
When given the problem of subtracting 4 m from 2 m, what is the correct action?
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What is the final value of the subtraction if 6 m is taken away from 2 m?
What is the final value of the subtraction if 6 m is taken away from 2 m?
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If a factory produces 345 litres of sunflower oil daily, and considering there are approximately $3.45 \times 10^7$ cubic millimeters in one week's production, how many cubic centimeters is this equivalent to in one day?
If a factory produces 345 litres of sunflower oil daily, and considering there are approximately $3.45 \times 10^7$ cubic millimeters in one week's production, how many cubic centimeters is this equivalent to in one day?
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Given that a maize sack weighs 18,250 grams and a bucket of water contains 10 litres (which is approximately equal to 10 kg), what is the combined weight of 2 maize sacks and 2 buckets of water in kilograms?
Given that a maize sack weighs 18,250 grams and a bucket of water contains 10 litres (which is approximately equal to 10 kg), what is the combined weight of 2 maize sacks and 2 buckets of water in kilograms?
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If two cows produce milk, one yielding 2 litres and 353 millilitres, the other 5 litres and 452 millilitres, and a third cow produces 1.5 litres less than the total of the first two cows. What is the volume of milk from the third cow in centilitres?
If two cows produce milk, one yielding 2 litres and 353 millilitres, the other 5 litres and 452 millilitres, and a third cow produces 1.5 litres less than the total of the first two cows. What is the volume of milk from the third cow in centilitres?
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Consider these measurements: 7500 grams, 3 tonnes, 4000 kilograms, and 2350 milligrams. If these are ranked in order from smallest to largest, which would be the second measurement in the sequence?
Consider these measurements: 7500 grams, 3 tonnes, 4000 kilograms, and 2350 milligrams. If these are ranked in order from smallest to largest, which would be the second measurement in the sequence?
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A container weighs 2 tonnes and 300 kilograms. If 750,000 grams of weight are removed, what will be the container's new weight in kilograms?
A container weighs 2 tonnes and 300 kilograms. If 750,000 grams of weight are removed, what will be the container's new weight in kilograms?
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If a ruler is 100 centimeters long, which of the following represents its length in meters, millimeters, and kilometers respectively?
If a ruler is 100 centimeters long, which of the following represents its length in meters, millimeters, and kilometers respectively?
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Given a series of measurements of 660cm, 9500mm, 100m and 1km, which of these is not in a sequence from smallest to largest?
Given a series of measurements of 660cm, 9500mm, 100m and 1km, which of these is not in a sequence from smallest to largest?
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What is the correct conversion of 4.5 litres into millilitres?
What is the correct conversion of 4.5 litres into millilitres?
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A container holds 1.5 litres of liquid. If 300 mL are removed from the container, how much liquid remains in millilitres?
A container holds 1.5 litres of liquid. If 300 mL are removed from the container, how much liquid remains in millilitres?
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If you add 3500 grams of rice to 2.5 kilograms of wheat, what is the total mass in kilograms?
If you add 3500 grams of rice to 2.5 kilograms of wheat, what is the total mass in kilograms?
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A sack contains 25 kilograms of flour. If 12,500 grams of flour are used, what mass of flour, in kilograms, remains?
A sack contains 25 kilograms of flour. If 12,500 grams of flour are used, what mass of flour, in kilograms, remains?
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What is the difference in mass, in grams, between a 6 kg object and a 3500 g object?
What is the difference in mass, in grams, between a 6 kg object and a 3500 g object?
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If a container has 2.3 litres and 750 millilitres of liquid are added, what is the total volume in millilitres?
If a container has 2.3 litres and 750 millilitres of liquid are added, what is the total volume in millilitres?
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A factory produces 1.2 tonnes of goods. If 200 kilograms are sold, how many kilograms of goods remain?
A factory produces 1.2 tonnes of goods. If 200 kilograms are sold, how many kilograms of goods remain?
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What is the combined weight, in grams, of 2 sacks of potatoes, one weighing 3.5 kg and the other 2700 g?
What is the combined weight, in grams, of 2 sacks of potatoes, one weighing 3.5 kg and the other 2700 g?
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If a recipe calls for 3000 milligrams of an ingredient, what is equivalent weight in grams?
If a recipe calls for 3000 milligrams of an ingredient, what is equivalent weight in grams?
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A baker uses 2.5 kg of sugar. If they want to measure this using grams and hectograms, what would be the correct mixed representation?
A baker uses 2.5 kg of sugar. If they want to measure this using grams and hectograms, what would be the correct mixed representation?
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A recipe calls for 150 grams of butter. If a chef accidentally measures 0.20 kilograms of butter, how many grams over the required amount is that?
A recipe calls for 150 grams of butter. If a chef accidentally measures 0.20 kilograms of butter, how many grams over the required amount is that?
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A truck carries 3.7 tonnes of cargo. If 1,200 kg is removed, what is the remaining mass of cargo in both kilograms and tonnes?
A truck carries 3.7 tonnes of cargo. If 1,200 kg is removed, what is the remaining mass of cargo in both kilograms and tonnes?
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If a container holds 6,000,000 milligrams of material, what is the equivalent mass in kilograms?
If a container holds 6,000,000 milligrams of material, what is the equivalent mass in kilograms?
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Which of the following represents the equivalent of 8500 grams in kilograms and hectograms?
Which of the following represents the equivalent of 8500 grams in kilograms and hectograms?
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A baker mixes 200g of sugar, 300g of butter and 500g of flour. What is the combined weight in kilograms?
A baker mixes 200g of sugar, 300g of butter and 500g of flour. What is the combined weight in kilograms?
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A farmer harvests 2 tonnes of maize and 700 kilograms of beans. If he sells 1.8 tonnes of maize, what is the remaining mass of maize and beans combined in kilograms?
A farmer harvests 2 tonnes of maize and 700 kilograms of beans. If he sells 1.8 tonnes of maize, what is the remaining mass of maize and beans combined in kilograms?
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A recipe calls for 100 g of butter, which is 4 parts of the total ingredient weight, how much is the total weight in grams?
A recipe calls for 100 g of butter, which is 4 parts of the total ingredient weight, how much is the total weight in grams?
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If a truck carries 5 tonnes and unloads 2,750 kg, what is the remaining weight of the load in both tonnes and kilograms?
If a truck carries 5 tonnes and unloads 2,750 kg, what is the remaining weight of the load in both tonnes and kilograms?
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A shipment contains 3000kg of goods and half of the goods are removed for another destination. If the other destination takes both kilograms and tonnes what would the remaining weight be in both kilograms and tonnes?
A shipment contains 3000kg of goods and half of the goods are removed for another destination. If the other destination takes both kilograms and tonnes what would the remaining weight be in both kilograms and tonnes?
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A road construction team uses 3 tonnes of gravel and 2,500 kilograms of cement. What is the total combined weight of the gravel and cement in kilograms?
A road construction team uses 3 tonnes of gravel and 2,500 kilograms of cement. What is the total combined weight of the gravel and cement in kilograms?
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A tailor has a bolt of fabric that is 15 meters and 75 centimeters long. He uses 9 meters and 20 centimeters of the fabric to make a dress. What length of fabric is remaining, in centimetres?
A tailor has a bolt of fabric that is 15 meters and 75 centimeters long. He uses 9 meters and 20 centimeters of the fabric to make a dress. What length of fabric is remaining, in centimetres?
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A marathon runner covers an initial distance of 21 km and 300 m. They then run a further 15 km and 850 m. What is the total distance covered by the runner, in metres?
A marathon runner covers an initial distance of 21 km and 300 m. They then run a further 15 km and 850 m. What is the total distance covered by the runner, in metres?
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A cargo ship carries 500 tonnes of goods. After unloading 167,000 kg in the first port, how much weight remains on the ship in kilograms?
A cargo ship carries 500 tonnes of goods. After unloading 167,000 kg in the first port, how much weight remains on the ship in kilograms?
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A container contains 2.5 tonnes of metal scraps. If 750 kg of the metal scraps are removed, how many kilograms of metal scraps remain?
A container contains 2.5 tonnes of metal scraps. If 750 kg of the metal scraps are removed, how many kilograms of metal scraps remain?
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A farmer has a rectangular field that measures 200 meters in length and 150 meters in width. What is the total perimeter of this field in kilometers?
A farmer has a rectangular field that measures 200 meters in length and 150 meters in width. What is the total perimeter of this field in kilometers?
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If a warehouse received 2 shipments, the first one was 3.8 tonnes and second was 1500 kg. What is the total weight received in tonnes?
If a warehouse received 2 shipments, the first one was 3.8 tonnes and second was 1500 kg. What is the total weight received in tonnes?
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A bag of rice weighs 20 kilograms. If a store sells 1,250 grams of rice from the bag, what weight of rice remains in the bag, in grams?
A bag of rice weighs 20 kilograms. If a store sells 1,250 grams of rice from the bag, what weight of rice remains in the bag, in grams?
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A water tank contains 5 kiloliters. If 2,800 liters of water are used, how many liters of water are remaining in the tank?
A water tank contains 5 kiloliters. If 2,800 liters of water are used, how many liters of water are remaining in the tank?
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A road is measured to be 5 km long. If a construction team has completed 2 km and 750 meters, how much road length is remaining, in meters?
A road is measured to be 5 km long. If a construction team has completed 2 km and 750 meters, how much road length is remaining, in meters?
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Study Notes
Metric Measurements
- The basic unit of length is the metre (m).
- Other commonly used units include millimetres (mm), centimetres (cm), and kilometres (km).
- Conversions between these units can be done using multiplication or division based on the relationship between the units. Conversion tables show relationships between mm, cm, dm, m, dam, hm, and km.
Conversion Tables
- Millimetres (mm), centimetres (cm), decimetres (dm), metres (m), decametres (dam), hectometres (hm), and kilometres (km) have specific relationships converting between each other. A table displaying the relative sizes of the different units is available. These units are also used to measure mass, and volume.
Conversions & Examples
- To convert larger units (like metres) to smaller units (like centimetres), use multiplication.
- To convert smaller units (like centimetres) to larger units (like metres), use division.
- Example conversion: 3 meters is equal to 300 centimetres.
- Another example conversion: 5 kilometers and 250 meters is equivalent to 5,250 meters.
Volume Conversions
- The basic metric unit of volume is the litre (L).
- The millilitre (mL) is another common unit.
- 1 litre is equivalent to 1000 millilitres.
- Conversions involve multiplying or dividing by 1000 to change between litres and millilitres.
Mass Conversions
- The basic metric unit of mass is the gram (g).
- Other units include kilogram (kg), and tonne (t).
- 1 tonne equals 1000 kilograms.
- 1 kilogram equals 1000 grams.
- Conversion tables are shown. These tables detail relationships between mg, cg, dg, g, dag, hg, and kg.
Adding and Subtracting
- Measurements of length, mass, and volume can be added and subtracted if units are the same. Start with the smallest unit, then proceed to the larger ones. If you have mixed units, make sure all units are the same. Convert to get the same unit before you do the addition or subtraction. Example problems are provided. Specific examples of addition and subtraction of different units of length, mass, and volume are shown in the conversion examples.
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This quiz covers the basics of metric measurements, including length and volume conversions. Test your understanding of the relationships between units such as metres, centimetres, and litres, along with practical conversion examples. Prepare to enhance your knowledge of the metric system and its applications.
