Question

How many centigrams are in 6 hectograms? Use the metric table to help answer the question.

Metric Table
kilo-
hecto-
deka-
unit
deci-
centi-
milli-
1,000
100
10
1
0.1
0.01
0.001
0.0006 centigrams
0.06 centigrams
60,000 centigrams
600,000 centigrams

Answer 1

To convert hectograms to centigrams, we can use the metric table.

1 hectogram (hg) = 100 grams (g)
1 gram = 100 centigrams (cg)

Therefore,
1 hectogram = 100 grams = 100 x 100 centigrams = 10,000 centigrams.

Now, for 6 hectograms:
6 hectograms = 6 x 10,000 centigrams = 60,000 centigrams.

So, the answer is **60,000 centigrams**.