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1. What is 0.5 liters in milliliters?

• A. 50 ml
• B. 500 ml
• C. 5 ml
• D. 0.5 ml

Correct answer: B

Rationale: 0.5 liters is equivalent to 500 milliliters. To convert liters to milliliters, you multiply by 1000 since 1 liter equals 1000 milliliters. Therefore, the correct answer is 500 ml (0.5 * 1000 = 500). Choices A, C, and D are incorrect because they do not correctly convert 0.5 liters to milliliters.

2. Convert 0.6 liters to milliliters.

• A. 60 ml
• B. 600 ml
• C. 6 ml
• D. 6000 ml

Correct answer: B

Rationale: To convert 0.6 liters to milliliters, you need to multiply by 1000 since 1 liter equals 1000 milliliters. 0.6 * 1000 = 600 ml, which is the correct answer. Choice A (60 ml) is incorrect because it represents 0.06 liters. Choice C (6 ml) is incorrect as it would be the milliliter equivalent for 0.006 liters. Choice D (6000 ml) is incorrect as it would be the milliliter equivalent for 6 liters.

3. What does 'mg' stand for in the metric system?

• A. microgram
• B. milligram
• C. gigabyte
• D. megagram

Correct answer: B

Rationale: 'mg' stands for milligram, which is equal to 1/1,000th of a gram. In the metric system, 'microgram' (choice A) is represented by 'mcg', 'gigabyte' (choice C) is a unit of digital information storage, and 'megagram' (choice D) is equivalent to a metric ton.

4. How many liters are in 750 milliliters?

• A. 7.5 liters
• B. 0.75 liters
• C. 0.0075 liters
• D. 0.075 liters

Correct answer: B

Rationale: To convert milliliters to liters, you need to divide by 1000 since there are 1000 milliliters in a liter. Therefore, 750 milliliters divided by 1000 equals 0.75 liters. Choice A (7.5 liters) is incorrect as it is off by a factor of 10. Choice C (0.0075 liters) is incorrect as it is off by a factor of 100. Choice D (0.075 liters) is incorrect as it is off by a factor of 10.

5. What is 0.5 liter in ounces?

• A. 16.91 oz
• B. 15.91 oz
• C. 17.91 oz
• D. 18.91 oz

Correct answer: A

Rationale: To convert liters to ounces, you need to multiply the liter value by 33.814. Therefore, to convert 0.5 liters to ounces, you would calculate 0.5 x 33.814 = 16.91 ounces. This conversion factor is commonly used in cooking and liquid measurements. Choice B, C, and D are incorrect as they do not reflect the accurate conversion from liters to ounces.

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