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0580/12 May/Jun 2026, Question 11: Metric Units

Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics 0580 · Paper 12 (Core) · Non-calculator · 2 marks

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The question, in short

Complete two unit-conversion statements: convert 2 kg into grams, and convert 7 cm² into square millimetres.

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Part (a) · 1 mark

Convert 2 kg to grams.

  1. 11 kg = 1000 g
  2. 22 × 1000 = 2000 g

Answer2000

Part (b) · 1 mark

Convert 7 cm² to mm².

  1. 11 cm² = 10 × 10 = 100 mm²
  2. 27 × 100 = 700 mm²

Answer700

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