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What is the equivalent of 500 milliliters in liters?

  • A. 0.05 liters
  • B. 0.5 liters
  • C. 5 liters
  • D. 50 liters
Correct Answer: B

Rationale: To convert milliliters to liters, you need to divide by 1000 since 1 liter is equal to 1000 milliliters. Therefore, 500 milliliters divided by 1000 equals 0.5 liters. Choice A (0.05 liters) is incorrect because it represents 50 milliliters, not 500 milliliters. Choice C (5 liters) and Choice D (50 liters) are both incorrect as they are higher values and do not accurately represent the conversion of 500 milliliters to liters.