Question

Constance has an apple that weighs 85,000 milligrams and a peach that weighs 0.15 kilograms. Which fruit has the greater mass? Choose the words and numbers to complete the statements. Convert the masses of both fruits to the same unit.85,000 milligrams is the same as Choose... grams.0.15 kilograms is the same as Choose... grams. The Choose... has the greater mass.

Answer 1

Explanation:

it is important to understand the meaning of the syllables in the terms :

kilo means 1000

milli means 1/1000

so, 1 kg means 1000 g (grams).

1 mg means 1/1000 g.

therefore,

85,000 mg = 85 g = 0.085 kg

0.15 kg = 150 g = 150,000 mg

so, it is clear that the peach has the greater mass.