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What is 0.05 mg in mcg?

  • A. 50 mcg
  • B. 500 mcg
  • C. 5 mcg
  • D. 0.5 mcg
Correct Answer: A

Rationale: 0.05 mg is equivalent to 50 mcg because 1 mg is equal to 1000 mcg. To convert milligrams to micrograms, you need to multiply by 1000. Therefore, 0.05 mg x 1000 = 50 mcg. Choices B, C, and D are incorrect because they do not correctly convert milligrams to micrograms. Option B (500 mcg) would be the result if the conversion was done incorrectly by adding an extra zero, while options C (5 mcg) and D (0.5 mcg) are incorrect due to miscalculating the conversion factor.