Question

last month, a coral reef grew 6,000,000 millimeters taller. how much did it grow in meters? be sure to include the correct unit in your answer.

Explanation:

Step1: Recall mm to m conversion

$1\ \text{meter} = 1000\ \text{millimeters}$, so $\text{meters} = \frac{\text{millimeters}}{1000}$

Step2: Substitute the given value

$\text{Growth in meters} = \frac{6000000}{1000}$

Step3: Calculate the result

$6000000 \div 1000 = 6000$

Answer:

6000 m