Question

Which of the proportions below could be used to convert 2500 kilograms to grams?

A. 1000/1 = x/2500
B. 100/1 = x/2500
C. 1/100 = x/2500
D. 1/10 = x/2500

Answer 1

A. 1000/1 = x/2500

Explanation:

KHD - DCM

Kilo - Hecta - Deca - Base - Deci - Centi - Mili

*When moving from left to right, each spot you pass multiplis your number by 10.

2500 kilo → x grams (base)

Proportions:

grams/kilos = x/2500

*For every 1 kilo, there is 1000 grams.

1000/1 = x/2500

Answer 2

A. 1000/1 = x/2500

Explanation:

1000 g = 1 kg

Using ratios

1000 g x g

------------ = --------------

1 kg 25 00 kg