Question

the tree in christines 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 centimeters