Question

multiselect which of the following are equivalent to 73 hectograms? a) 0.73 grams b) 7.300 grams c) 0.73 kilograms d) 6,300 milligrams e) 7.3 kilograms

Explanation:

Step1: Recall the conversion factor

1 hectogram = 100 grams and 1 kilogram = 1000 grams. So 1 hectogram=$\frac{1}{10}$ kilograms.

Step2: Convert 73 hectograms to grams

$73\times100 = 7300$ grams.

Step3: Convert 73 hectograms to kilograms

$73\times\frac{1}{10}=7.3$ kilograms.

Answer:

C. 0.73 kilograms, E. 7.3 kilograms