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When going from smaller to bigger, in the metric system do you divide or multiply?

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Answer:

Multiply!

Explanation:

When going by the metric system you multiply because, dividing would make you go smaller!

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User TDJoe
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Answer: When converting a larger unit to a smaller one, you multiply; when you convert a smaller unit to a larger one, you divide.

Step-by-step explanation: im bad at explaining XD

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