1. EXAMPLE 3 Comparing Metric Measurements Copy and complete the statement using, or =. a. 320 cm ? 4 m SOLUTION 320 cm ? 4 m Strategy: Convert meters to centimeters. 4 100 = 400, so 4 m = 400 cm. Compare ANSWER 320 cm < 4 m 320 cm ? 400 cm 320 cm < 400 cm a.a.

2. EXAMPLE 3 Copy and complete the statement using, or =. b. 0.2 kg ? 184 g SOLUTION 0.2 kg ? 184 g Strategy: Convert kilograms to grams 0.2 1000 = 200, so 0.2 kg = 200 g. Compare ANSWER 0.2 kg > 184 g 200 g ? 184 g 200 g > 184 g b.b. Comparing Metric Measurements

3. GUIDED PRACTICE for Example 3 Copy and complete the statement using, or =. 7. 1.4 kL ? 1400 L ANSWER = 8. 1.5 g ? 150 mg ANSWER > 9. 5.8 cm ? 580 mm ANSWER <

4. GUIDED PRACTICE Copy and complete the statement using, or =. 10. 4.9 m ? 490 cm ANSWER = 11. 7.2 L ? 7200 mL ANSWER = 12. 8.3 kg ? 83,000 mg ANSWER > for Example 3