Question

5mm equals to how many cms?

Answer 1

See a solution process below:

Explanation:

The conversion factor for mm to cm is:

`1" mm" = 0.1" cm"`

We can multiply each side of the equation by `color(red)(5)` to find the solution for `5mm` while keeping the equation balanced:

`color(red)(5) xx 1" mm" = color(red)(5) xx 0.1" cm"`

`5" mm" = 0.5" cm"`

Answer 2

`5mm div 10 = 0.5cm`

Explanation:

In the metric system, the units of length can be converted by multiplying or dividing by `10`

`10 mm = 1 cm`
`10cm = 1 dm`
`10dm = 1m`

To convert `mm` to `cm`, divide by `10`
If the unit is bigger, the value will be smaller.

`5mm div 10 = 0.5cm`