Question

When the metric system was first proposed, the
unit of area was the are with 1 are = 100 m2. Today, the accepted metric unit of area is the hectare (ha), where 1 ha = 100 are. This unit is used around the world in forestry and agriculture.
a. Using a power of 10, how many square meters are
there in 1 hectare?
b. Express 1 km2 in hectares.
c. Find the conversion factor between hectares and acres.
d. Using the currency conversions in Table 2.10 which
is the more expensive price for land, $5000/acre or 10,000 euro/ha?

Answer 1

Do you know where to start to solve this problem?

Answer 2

I dont know but I think for A you have to find the result of 100 to the power of 10 but I dont know

Answer 3

For a you can use the conversions included in the question

Answer 4

1 hectare = 100 ares and 1 ares = 100 m^2

Answer 5

so you must multiply 100 by 100m^2 and you will get your answer for a