Question

How do you convert $5$ meters to centimeters?

Answer 1

$5$ meters $\times =500$ centimeters
Explanation :
The prefix 'cent' means $100$. [Century is $100$ years, $100c=\$1$]
In $1$ meter there are $100$ centimeters.
To change meters $\to cm$ multiply by $100$.
(move the decimal point $2$ places to the right)

If you change to a smaller unit, the number gets bigger.

$5$ meters $\times 100=500$ centimeters