Asked by Alania

Is 5dm greater than or less than 5cm (how do you figure this out)
Answered by Ms. Sue
There are 10 decimeters in 1 meter.

There are 100 centimeters in 1 meter.

Therefore, there are 10 centimeters in 1 decimeter.

Do you think 5 dm is greater or less than 5 cm?

Answered by Alania
this is alania's mom....we're trying to learn this together. i would say 5dm is greater..
Answered by Ms. Sue
You're right, Alania's mom. :-)

My little finger is about 5 cm long. My computer mouse is a little over 5 dm long.
Answered by Reiny
< My computer mouse is a little over 5 dm long. >

Ms Sue, that is not a mouse, that is a huge computer rat, lol

Answered by Ms. Sue
Ooops! I was thinking 1 dm -- not 5 dm!! Ye gads!

My arm is about 5 dm long!!! And I'll get rid of that rat! <g>
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