Question

complete the conversion.
12 kilometers = meters

Explanation:

Step1: Recall the conversion factor

We know that 1 kilometer ($km$) is equal to 1000 meters ($m$), so the conversion factor is $1\ km = 1000\ m$.

Step2: Multiply by the conversion factor

To convert 12 kilometers to meters, we multiply 12 by 1000: $12\ km\times1000\ \frac{m}{km}=12\times1000\ m$.

Step3: Calculate the result

$12\times1000 = 12000$.

Answer:

12000