What Is the First Step in Converting Metric System Units

question 1

Multiple Choice

What is the first step in converting metric system units involving prefixes using Approach 1?

• A) Determine the equivalence of the starting and target factors.
• B) Locate the starting prefix and the target prefix and note their corresponding factors.
• C) Locate the starting prefix and the target prefix and note their corresponding powers of 10.
• D) Set up an equation of ratios and cross-multiply.

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