Question

what is 0.25 kilometers expressed in centimeters?
a. 25000 cm
b. 250 cm
c. 0.000025 cm
d. 2500 cm
please select the best answer from the choices provided
a
b
c
d

Explanation:

Step1: Recall conversion factor

1 kilometer = 1000 meters and 1 meter = 100 centimeters, so 1 kilometer = 1000×100 = 100000 centimeters.

Step2: Convert 0.25 kilometers to centimeters

Multiply 0.25 by 100000, 0.25×100000 = 25000 centimeters.

Answer:

A. 25000 cm