To convert from kilometers (km) to meters (m), multiply by 1000. How many meters are there in 6.2 km?

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anonymous · Answer

To convert from kilometers (km) to meters (m), multiply by 1000. How many meters are there in 6.2 km?

anonymous · Answer

6200

nowhereman · Answer

So what are you supposed todo?

anonymous · Answer

1 km = 1000 m, so 6.2*1000 = 6200

anonymous · Answer

Responding to a "New Notifications" alert for this problem.

nowhereman -> "So what are you supposed todo?"

The best I can figure this problem out to be, is to move the decimal point in 6.2 three places to the right.

This would be a new experience for someone who has never exposed to the metric system.

anonymous · Answer

mistake in typing:

"never exposed" should have been typed "never been exposed".  Sorry.