A physics question i do not understand Please help

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The discussion focuses on calculating the area and volume of a room with dimensions 6.0 m x 4.0 m and height 3.0 m. The area is calculated as 24.0 m², which converts to 240,000 cm² and 24,000,000 mm². The volume is determined to be 72.0 m³, equivalent to 72,000,000 cm³ and 72,000,000,000 mm³. The user seeks clarification on unit conversion, specifically how to correctly apply the conversion factors for area and volume.

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Homework Statement



The floor of a room measures 6.0 m x 4.0 m. Calculate its area in m^2, cm^2 and mm^2. The room height is 3.0. Calculate its volume in m^3, cm^3 and mm^3.

Homework Equations


centi = 10^-2
milli = 10^-3

The Attempt at a Solution


To get it into cm^2 and mm^3 i tried multiplying the numbers by the value of centi and milli but this is wrong. Please could you show me how to do it and explain why :D
Thank you so much! x
 
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