Number 8
3 marks · NormalConvert 0.16 square metres (m²) to square centimetres (cm²).
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1600 cm² (±1)
Also accept: 1600
Common mistakes: 16 cm²; 1.6 cm²
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Marking points
M1 · 1 mark · Recognises that 1 m² = 10,000 cm².
M2 · 1 mark · Sets up correct multiplication: 0.16 × 10,000.
A1 · 1 mark · Correct answer: 1600 cm².
Worked solution
1 m² = 10,000 cm².
So, 0.16 m² = 1600 cm².