When converting measurements in the metric system, you can move the decimal point to the left or to the right. Why? Select all that apply.

Question

When converting from smaller to larger units, you are dividing by a power of 10.
Moving a decimal point is the same as adding or subtracting.
The metric system is based on powers of 10.
When converting from larger to smaller units, you are multiplying by a power of 10.

Answer 1

The correct statements regarding the conversion of measurements in the metric system are:

1. When converting from smaller to larger units, you are dividing by a power of 10.
2. The metric system is based on powers of 10.
3. When converting from larger to smaller units, you are multiplying by a power of 10.

The statement "Moving a decimal point is the same as adding or subtracting" is not accurate in this context; moving the decimal point indicates multiplication or division by a power of 10 rather than simple addition or subtraction.