is 12.5mm the same as 1.25cm

Question

 I need help with my math work

Answer 1

Yes, it is the same, Conversion is 12.5 mm x 1 cm/10 mm = 1.25 cm

Answer 2

There are 10 mm in 1 cm, or put another way 10 mm/cm

Using dimensional analysis, you can see that 12.5 mm is indeed the same as 1.25 cm

12.5 mm x 1 cm/10 mm = 1.25 cm