Question

convert 17 centimeters to decameters.

1.7 decameters
170 decameters
0.17 decameters
0.017 decameters

Explanation:

Identify conversion factors

$$
LATEXBLOCK0
$$

Combine conversion factors

$$ 1\text{ decameter (dam)} = 10 \times 100\text{ cm} = 1000\text{ cm} $$

Convert centimeters to decameters

$$ 17\text{ cm} = \frac{17}{1000}\text{ dam} = 0.017\text{ dam} $$

Answer:

• (A) 1.7 decameters
• (B) 170 decameters
• (C) 0.17 decameters
• (D) 0.017 decameters (Correct answer)