Chapter 1, Problem 81P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The number of doses of aspirin prepared by the chemist is to be calculated.

Concept introduction:

Conversion factor is the numerical ratio that can be used to convert one set of units into another. To convert the units from one system to another the conversion factor ratio is written such that the unwanted units are canceled out.

The conversion factor to convert the milligrams to grams is as follows:

  $1\text{ mg}={10}^{-3}\text{ g}$

The conversion factor to convert the kilograms to grams is as follows:

  $1\text{ kg}={10}^3\text{ g}$