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Convert 5,000 milligrams to grams.

  • A. 50 grams
  • B. 5 grams
  • C. 500 grams
  • D. 0.05 grams
Correct Answer: B

Rationale: To convert milligrams to grams, you need to divide by 1,000 since there are 1,000 milligrams in 1 gram. Therefore, 5,000 milligrams is equal to 5 grams (5,000 · 1,000 = 5). Choice A, '50 grams,' is incorrect as it results from multiplying instead of dividing. Choice C, '500 grams,' is incorrect as it incorrectly multiplies the value. Choice D, '0.05 grams,' is incorrect as it is the result of dividing by 10 instead of 1,000.