High School

Which of the following measurements are NOT equivalent?

A) 25 mg = 0.025 g
B) 183 L = 0.183 kL
C) 150 msec = 0.150 sec
D) 84 cm = 8.4 mm
E) 24 dL = 2.4 L

Answer :

Final answer:

Among the provided measurements, the one that is not equivalent is D) 84 cm = 8.4 mm. In reality, 84 cm = 840 mm.

Explanation:

In this question, we are asked to find out which of the provided measurements are not equivalent. Equivalency in this context means the measures represent the same quantity in different units.

Following is the breakdown:

  • A) 25 milligrams (mg) = 0.025 grams (g), this is equivalent
  • B) 183 liters (L) = 0.183 kiloliters (kL), this is equivalent
  • C) 150 milliseconds (msec) = 0.150 seconds (sec), this is equivalent
  • D) 84 centimeters (cm) = 8.4 millimeters (mm), this is not equivalent. In reality, 84 cm = 840 mm
  • E) 24 deciliters (dL) = 2.4 liters (L), this is equivalent

So, the non-equivalent measurement among the ones given is option D

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