Chapter 1, Problem 1.1PP

1.1 Convert $1250$ millimeters to meters.

To determine

Conversion of 1250 millimeters in meters.

Answer to Problem 1.1PP

$1.250\text{m}$

Explanation of Solution

Given information:

1250 millimeters to be converted into meters.

Calculation:

$\begin{array}{l}1\text{meter}=1000\text{millimeters}\\ \therefore 1\text{millimeter}=\frac{1}{1000}\text{meter}=0.001\text{m}\\ \text{now, 1250}\text{mm}=1250\text{mm}\times \frac{1\text{m}}{1000\text{mm}}\\ 1250\text{mm}=1.250\text{m}\end{array}$

Conclusion:

1250 mm is equal to 1.250 m.