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1. What is 0.2 rounded to the nearest tenth?

• A. 0.1
• B. 0.2
• C. 0.3
• D. 0.25

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The decimal 0.2 is already at the nearest tenth, so it does not need to be rounded. Rounding to the nearest tenth means keeping one decimal place, which is already the case with 0.2. Therefore, the correct answer is 0.2, as it is already at the specified rounding point. Choices A, C, and D are incorrect because they represent values that are not the result of rounding 0.2 to the nearest tenth. 0.1 is rounding down, 0.3 is rounding up, and 0.25 is not the nearest tenth of 0.2.

2. How many grams are in 5 kilograms?

• A. 50 grams
• B. 500 grams
• C. 5000 grams
• D. 5 grams

Correct answer: C

Rationale: To convert kilograms to grams, you need to multiply by 1000 because there are 1000 grams in a kilogram. Therefore, 5 kilograms x 1000 grams/kilogram = 5000 grams. Choices A, B, and D are incorrect because they do not correctly convert kilograms to grams.

3. Which basic SI conversion is incorrect?

• A. 1 cm = 10 mm
• B. 1 m = 100 cm
• C. 1 km = 1000 m
• D. 1 g = 100 mg

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The correct SI conversion for grams (g) to milligrams (mg) is 1 g = 1000 mg, not 100 mg. Therefore, option D is incorrect. Option A is correct as 1 cm is equal to 10 mm, option B is correct as 1 m equals 100 cm, and option C is correct as 1 km is equivalent to 1000 m. Understanding these basic SI conversions is essential for accurate measurements and calculations in various scientific fields.

4. Convert 0.2 liters to milliliters. What is the equivalent volume?

• A. 20 ml
• B. 200 ml
• C. 2 ml
• D. 2000 ml

Correct answer: B

Rationale: To convert 0.2 liters to milliliters, you need to multiply by 1,000 because there are 1,000 milliliters in a liter. So, 0.2 * 1,000 = 200 milliliters. Therefore, the correct answer is 200 ml. Choice A (20 ml) is incorrect because it represents 0.02 liters, not 0.2 liters. Choice C (2 ml) is incorrect as it represents 0.002 liters. Choice D (2000 ml) is incorrect as it represents 2 liters, not 0.2 liters.

5. Is 0.25 mg equal to 250 mcg?

• A. TRUE
• B. FALSE
• C. Sometimes
• D. None of the above

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: TRUE. 0.25 mg is indeed equal to 250 mcg. This conversion is obtained by multiplying 0.25 mg by 1000 to convert it to micrograms. In pharmaceuticals, it is crucial to understand and convert between different dosage units accurately. Choice B is incorrect as the two quantities are equivalent. Choice C, 'Sometimes,' is misleading as the conversion from milligrams to micrograms follows a consistent ratio. Choice D, 'None of the above,' is incorrect as there is a definitive equivalence between the provided quantities.

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