QuestionMichelle weighs 75 decagrams. What is her weight in centigrams? Convert using $1 \text{ decagram} = 100 \text{ centigrams}$ .

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STEP 1

Assumptions1. Michelle's weight is given in decagrams (dag) and is75 dag. . We need to convert this weight into centigrams (cg).
3. The conversion factor is known1 decagram is equal to1000 centigrams.

STEP 2

We will use the conversion factor to convert Michelle's weight from decagrams to centigrams. The formula for this conversion is $Weight_{cg} = Weight_{dag} \\times Conversion\, factor$

STEP 3

Now, plug in the given values for Michelle's weight and the conversion factor to calculate her weight in centigrams.
$Weight_{cg} =75\, dag \\times1000\, cg/dag$

STEP 4

Calculate Michelle's weight in centigrams.
$Weight_{cg} =75\, dag \\times1000\, cg/dag =75000\, cg$ Michelle weighs75000 centigrams.

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