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Convert the metric units as indicated.A multivitamin tablet contains $60 \mathrm{mg}$ of vitamin $\mathrm{C}$. How many tablets must be taken to consume a total of $3 \mathrm{~g}$ of vitamin $\mathrm{C}$ ?
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We know that 1 gram is equal to 1000 milligrams. So, we divide 60 mg by 1000 to convert it to grams. \[60 \, \text{mg} = \frac{60}{1000} \, \text{g} = 0.06 \, \text{g}\] Show more…
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