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What is 0.5 liters converted to milliliters?

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

Rationale: To convert liters to milliliters, you need to multiply the number of liters by 1000 because there are 1000 milliliters in 1 liter. Therefore, 0.5 liters converts to 500 milliliters. Choice A (50 ml) is incorrect as it is the result of multiplying by 10 instead of 1000. Choice C (5 ml) is incorrect as it is the result of dividing by 10 instead of multiplying by 1000. Choice D (0.5 ml) is incorrect as it represents the original quantity in milliliters, not the conversion from liters.