Question

the tree in michaels backyard is 8 meters high. how high is it in centimeters? be sure to include the correct unit in your answer.

Explanation:

Step1: Recall meter-centimeter conversion

$1\ \text{meter} = 100\ \text{centimeters}$

Step2: Multiply height by conversion factor

$8\ \text{meters} \times 100 = 800\ \text{centimeters}$

Answer:

800 cm