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Convert 1.25 kilograms to grams.

  • A. 12.5 grams
  • B. 125 grams
  • C. 1,250 grams
  • D. 1250 mg
Correct Answer: C

Rationale: To convert kilograms to grams, you need to multiply by 1000 since there are 1000 grams in a kilogram. Therefore, 1.25 kilograms is equal to 1.25 x 1000 = 1,250 grams. Choices A, B, and D are incorrect because they do not correctly convert kilograms to grams.