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Convert 354,000 millimeters to meters (m).

  • A. 354 m
  • B. 354 m
  • C. 354,000 km
  • D. 35,400 m
Correct Answer: B

Rationale: To convert millimeters to meters, you need to divide by 1,000 since there are 1,000 millimeters in a meter. Therefore, 354,000 mm · 1,000 = 354 meters. Choice A, '354 m,' is correct as it represents the converted value. Choice C, '354,000 km,' is incorrect as it suggests converting to kilometers instead of meters. Choice D, '35,400 m,' is incorrect as it is not the result of the correct conversion calculation.