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6.1.2.1: Exercises

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    1. In the metric system, the prefix tells what power of ten the basic unit is being multiplied by.  What power of ten does the prefix mean?
      1. milli
      2. kilo
      3. hecto
      4. centi
      5. giga
      6. mega
      7. deci
    2. State the symbol or abbreviation for each prefix listed in number 1.
    3. Convert the following:
      1. 9 meters to centimeters
      2. 520 milliliters to liters
      3. 48.66 liters to deciliters
      4. 2 millimeters to hectometers
      5. 211 centimeters to meters
      6. 6325 milliliters to liters
      7. 1278 grams to kilograms
      8. 3.1 kilograms to grams
      9. 67 millimeters to centimeters
      10. 1.24 kilograms to milligrams
      11. 6 kilograms to grams.
      12. 99.04 dekaliters to centiliters
    4. A wire costs $2 per meter. How much will 3 kilometers of wire cost?

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