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Convert 35.40 kilograms to grams (g).

  • A. 354 g
  • B. 35,400 g
  • C. 3,540 g
  • D. 3.54 g
Correct Answer: B

Rationale: To convert kilograms to grams, you need to multiply by 1,000 since there are 1,000 grams in a kilogram. Therefore, 35.40 kg 1,000 = 35,400 grams. Choice A (354 g) is incorrect because it is off by a factor of 10. Choice C (3,540 g) is incorrect as it is off by a factor of 100. Choice D (3.54 g) is incorrect as it represents kilograms instead of grams.