Final answer:
To convert milliliters to deciliters, divide the number of milliliters by 100, moving the decimal point two places to the left. For instance, 60 milliliters equals 0.6 deciliters.
Step-by-step explanation:
The question pertains to unit conversion within the metric system, specifically converting milliliters to deciliters. You are correct in noting that when converting from a smaller unit (milliliters) to a larger unit (deciliters), you will need to divide the number of milliliters by a factor that represents how many milliliters are in one deciliter. Since 1 deciliter is equal to 100 milliliters, you would move the decimal point 2 places to the left.
For example, to convert 60 milliliters to deciliters, the calculation would be:
60 milliliters × (1 deciliter / 100 milliliters) = 0.6 deciliters.
Thus, there are 0.6 deciliters in 60 milliliters. Always ensure that you are working with the same units when performing conversions or aggregating volumes.