3.2 km is the same as 3.2 x 106 cm. True False

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asked Oct 9, 2017 145k views

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Rich Henry · Answer 1 · 2017-10-14T15:09:44+0000

Answer: The given statement is FALSE.

Step-by-step explanation: We are given to check whether the following statement is true and false :

3.2 km is the same as
$3.2*10^6~\textup{km}.$

We know that

1 kilometer = 1000 meters and 1 meter = 100 centimeters.

So, we get

$3.2~\textup{km}=3.2*1000~\textup{m}=3.2*1000*100~\textup{cm}=3.2*10^5~\textup{cm}.$

Therefore,
$3.2~\textup{km}$ is the same as
$3.2*10^5~\textup{cm}$

Thus, the given statement is FALSE.