Thinking Mathematically (6th Edition)

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Chapter 9 - Measurement - 9.1 Measuring Length; The Metric System - Exercise Set 9.1 - Page 585: 85

Answer

The given statement makes sense.

Work Step by Step

In the given statement, the volume of water has been given in the\[c{{m}^{3}}\]. We have to convert this volume of water into a unit that is more acceptable and understandable in case of volume of water. It is known that, \[1000\text{ c}{{\text{m}}^{3}}=1l\] So, the value of 2000 cm3 can be computed as follows: \[\begin{align} & 1000\text{ c}{{\text{m}}^{3}}=1l \\ & 2000\text{ c}{{\text{m}}^{3}}=2\times 1l \\ & =2l \end{align}\] So, according to the given statement, the man drank \[2l\] of water. This is possible as a person can drink this much volume of water in a day. Therefore, this statement makes sense.
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