Question

Convert the following metric units of weight. a. 40 centigrams to grams b. 53 milligrams to grams c. 0.54 grams to decigrams d. 2.3 grams to milligrams

Answer 1

a)
`0.4` grams

b)
`0.053` grams

c)
`5.4` decigrams

d)
`2300` milligrams

Explanation:

a)

To convert centigrams to grams you have to divide by 100.

`40` centigrams =
`(40)/(100)` grams

=
`0.4` grams

b)

To convert milligrams to grams you have to divide by 1000.

`53` milligrams =
`(53)/(1000)` grams

=
`0.053` grams

c)

To convert grams to decigrams you have to multiply by 10.

`0.54` grams =
`0.54*10` decigrams

=
`5.4` decigrams

d)

To convert grams to milligrams you have to multiply by 1000.

`2.3` grams =
`2.3*1000` milligrams

=
`2300` milligrams