GCSE Maths Practice: units-and-conversions

Question 9 of 10

This question asks you to compare 5 metres and 500 centimetres.

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\( \begin{array}{l}\text{Which is larger: } 5\,\text{metres} \text{ or } 500\,\text{centimetres}?\end{array} \)

Choose one option:

\( \text{5 metres} \) \( \text{500 centimetres} \) \( \text{They are equal} \) \( \text{Cannot compare} \)

Convert all measurements to the same unit before comparing.

To compare 5 metres and 500 centimetres, convert both to the same unit. 1 metre = 100 cm, so 5 m × 100 = 500 cm. Therefore, 5 m = 500 cm. Being able to convert units allows direct comparison. This skill is important in science, construction, and everyday life. Always check your conversion and ensure units are consistent before comparing quantities.

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