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Explain how you can move the decimal point to convert 3,200 meters to kilometers

User TvdH
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❖ You can move the decimal point one place. 1 meter = 0.001 km so we can move the decimal point one place.

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User Gids
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Answer:

3.2 kilometers

Explanation:

Note that 1 kilometer = 1000 meters.

To solve, divide the amount of meters given (3200) with the amount of meters 1 kilometer is equal to (1000).

3200/1000 = 3.2

3.2 kilometers is your answer.

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