Which of the following is the correct value when converting 0.8 grams to milligrams?

• A. 0.008 milligrams
• B. 80 milligrams
• C. 0.8 milligrams
• D. 800 milligrams

Answer: (D)

Verified step by step guidance

1. Understand the relationship between grams and milligrams: 1 gram (g) is equal to 1000 milligrams (mg).
2. Set up the conversion using the given value: multiply 0.8 grams by the conversion factor 1000 mg / 1 g.
3. Write the conversion expression as: \(0.8 \text{ g} \times \frac{1000 \text{ mg}}{1 \text{ g}}\).
4. Cancel the units of grams to leave the result in milligrams: grams cancel out, leaving milligrams.
5. Multiply the numbers: \(0.8 \times 1000\) to find the equivalent value in milligrams.