If 1 gram = 100 centigrams and 1 centigram = 10 milligrams, how many milligrams are in 1.42 grams?
0.142
142
1,420
14,200

1,420 milligrams

Step-by-step explanation:

We know there are 100 centigrams in 1 gram, and there are 10 milligrams in a centigrams. That would mean there are 1,000 milligrams in 1 gram (100 * 10 = 1000).

As a result, all you need to do is multiply 1.42 by 1000 to get the amount of milligrams.

1.42 * 1000

Alternatively, to make 1.42 a whole number first, multiply by 100, then add a zero. (That's the other 10!)

(1.42 * 100) * 10

142 * 10

There are 1,420 milligrams in 1.42 grams.