Convert 1382 Decimeters to Meters: Metric Unit Transformation

To solve this problem, we need to convert 1382 decimeters into meters. We'll use the conversion factor that 1 decimeter is equal to 0.1 meters.

Follow these steps to find the solution:

• Step 1: Identify the conversion factor: 1 dm = 0.1 m.
• Step 2: Multiply the length in decimeters by the conversion factor to convert to meters.

Let's perform the calculation:
$1382 \, \text{dm} \times 0.1 \, \text{m/dm} = 138.2 \, \text{m}$

Therefore, the equivalent length in meters is $138.2 \, \text{m}$.

Looking at the answer choices provided, the correct option is choice 2: $138.2$.

Thus, the solution to the problem is $138.2 \, \text{m}$.