Question

To convert measurements in the metric system, you can move the decimal point left or right. Why does this work?

The metric system only uses decimal numbers.
Converting in the metric system does not involve multiplication or division.
The metric system is based on powers of 10.
The metric system does not have conversion factors.

Answer 1

D) The metric system is based on powers of 10

Explanation:

Because measurements in the metric system represented by a rational number stays a rational number after metric unit conversion because the metric system is built on powers of ten.

Example:

`250` millimeters =
`25\\` centimeters =
`0.25` meters