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Metric Conversion Word Problems
Solve each problem. Convert the units first, then do the arithmetic.
Example
A ribbon is 2 m long. Maria cuts off 85 cm. How many centimeters of ribbon are left?
2 m = 200 cm
200 − 85 = 115 cm
Answer:
115
cm
1.
A ribbon is 3 m long. Maria cuts off 67 cm. How many centimeters of ribbon are left?
Answer:
cm
2.
Ava lines up 3 boards, each 50 cm long. How many meters long is the row?
Answer:
m
3.
A recipe needs 1 L of milk. Ava has 4 cartons of 150 mL each. How many more milliliters are needed?
Answer:
mL
4.
Each bottle holds 200 mL of juice. How many liters do 4 bottles hold in all?
Answer:
L
5.
A bag holds 3 kg of flour. A baker uses 348 g. How many grams of flour are left?
Answer:
g