Question

moving from meters to millimeters means the decimal moves...

select one:
a. right
b. left
c. it stays the same
d. randomly

Explanation:

Identify the conversion relationship

$$ 1\text{ meter (m)} = 1000\text{ millimeters (mm)} $$

Determine the decimal movement

$$ x\text{ m} = x \times 10^3\text{ mm} $$

Multiplying by \(10^3\) shifts the decimal point 3 places to the right.

Answer:

• a. Right (Correct answer)
• b. Left
• c. It stays the same
• d. Randomly