Term 1 · Weeks 6–9 · Units and Conversion

Basic problem

Basic

Which metric unit is most appropriate for the mass of a sack of rice?

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Answer: c. kilogram

A sack of rice has a mass of about 25 to 50 kg.
Grams would give numbers in the tens of thousands; tonnes would give tiny decimals. Kilogram is the appropriate unit.

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Determine and apply the appropriate metric units for various contexts, such as units for small and large quantities and scientific measurements.