Question

Maria’s suitcase has a mass of 14 kilograms. Her sister’s suitcase

has a mass of 1,600 grams. Which suitcase has a greater mass?
Explain.

Answer 1

prefix kilo means 1000

so 1 kilogram = 1000 grams

14 kilograms = 14000 grams

14000 g > 1600 g

Maria's suitcase has a greater mass because 14,000 grams is greater than 1,600 grams.