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1. How many millimeters are in 5 centimeters?

• A. 50 mm
• B. 500 mm
• C. 5 mm
• D. 500 cm

Correct answer: B

Rationale: To convert centimeters to millimeters, you multiply by 10 since there are 10 millimeters in a centimeter. Therefore, 5 centimeters x 10 = 50 millimeters, making choice A the correct answer. Choice C, '5 mm,' is incorrect as it represents the original quantity in millimeters. Choice D, '500 cm,' is incorrect as it converts the centimeters to centimeters instead of millimeters.

2. How many milligrams are in 1 gram?

• A. 1 mg
• B. 10 mg
• C. 100 mg
• D. 1,000 mg

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D: 1,000 mg. This is because 1 gram is equivalent to 1,000 milligrams. To convert grams to milligrams, you multiply by 1,000. Choices A, B, and C are incorrect. Choice A (1 mg) is the smallest unit, and it would take 1,000 of these to make 1 gram. Choice B (10 mg) is also too small, as it would require 100 of these to equal 1 gram. Choice C (100 mg) is closer, but it still falls short of the correct conversion, which is 1,000 mg in 1 gram.

3. How many quarts are equivalent to 2 liters?

• A. 1.06 quarts
• B. 0.5 quarts
• C. 2.1 quarts
• D. 4 quarts

Correct answer: A

Rationale: To convert liters to quarts, we know that 1 liter is approximately equal to 1.06 quarts. Therefore, 2 liters would be around 2.12 quarts. However, for practical purposes, it's often rounded to 2.1 quarts. Option A, '1.06 quarts,' is the closest and most accurate approximation. Option B, '0.5 quarts,' is incorrect as it represents half of the actual conversion. Option C, '2.1 quarts,' is close but slightly higher than the actual conversion. Option D, '4 quarts,' is double the correct conversion and is therefore incorrect.

4. What is 0.125 as a fraction?

• A. 1/8
• B. 1/4
• C. 1/2
• D. 1/16

Correct answer: A

Rationale: To convert 0.125 to a fraction, we write it as 125/1000. Simplifying by dividing both the numerator and denominator by 125 gives us 1/8. Therefore, choice A (1/8) is the correct answer. Choice B (1/4) is incorrect as it represents 0.25, not 0.125. Choice C (1/2) is incorrect as it represents 0.5, not 0.125. Choice D (1/16) is incorrect as it represents 0.0625, not 0.125.

5. What mnemonic helps in recalling metric conversions?

• A. King Hector Died By Drinking Chocolate Milk
• B. Kittens Have Delighted By Dancing Cool Moves
• C. Memorize Your Units Well
• D. Convert These Every Time

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The mnemonic 'King Hector Died By Drinking Chocolate Milk' aids in recalling metric prefixes in order: kilo-, hecto-, deca-, base (meter, liter, gram), deci-, centi-, milli-. Choice B does not provide a relevant mnemonic for metric conversions. Choices C and D do not offer a helpful phrase for remembering metric prefixes, making them incorrect.

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