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How many kilograms are in 0.12 grams?

  • A. 120.0 kilograms
  • B. 0.0012 kilograms
  • C. 0.00012 kilograms
  • D. 12.0 kilograms
Correct Answer: C

Rationale: To convert grams to kilograms, we need to divide by 1000 because there are 1000 grams in a kilogram. So, to convert 0.12 grams to kilograms, we divide 0.12 by 1000, which equals 0.00012 kilograms. Therefore, choice C (0.00012 kilograms) is the correct answer.

Choice A (120.0 kilograms) is incorrect as it incorrectly multiplies instead of dividing by 1000. Choice B (0.0012 kilograms) is incorrect as it divides 0.12 by 100 instead of 1000. Choice D (12.0 kilograms) is incorrect as it wrongly drops the zero in the decimal point conversion.