Key learning points

1. If 1 cm = 10 mm, then 3 cm = 3 x 10 mm = 30 mm
2. If 1 m = 100 cm, then 3 m = 3 x 100 cm = 300 cm
3. If £1.00 = 100 p, then £3.00 = 3 x 100 p = 300 p

Keywords

• Equivalent - If two or more things have the same value, they are equivalent.

• Convert - Change a value or expression from one form to another.

Common misconception