Question

q. a pharmacist mixes 3 grams of compound with 5,000 milligrams of solution to create a prescription. how many total grams is the prescription?
a. 8 grams
b. 800 grams
c. 8,000 grams
hint

Explanation:

Step1: Convert milligrams to grams

Since \(1\) gram \( = 1000\) milligrams, then \(5000\) milligrams \(=\frac{5000}{1000}=5\) grams.

Step2: Calculate total grams

The total grams of the prescription is the sum of the grams of the compound and the grams of the solution. So, \(3 + 5=8\) grams.

Answer:

A. 8 grams