How many milligrams are in 0.25 g?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. 250 mg
- Step 1: 1 g is 1,000 mg. Step 2. 0.25 x 1,000 = 250. Answer: 250 mg. Why not the others: these values slip a decimal.
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