metric and other measurments

Question

If 5 milliliters (mL) of blood contains 5.2grams of hemoglobin, how many kilograms of hemoglobin would be present in 1 quart of blood? (hint 1 quart=1,000mL)

Answer 1

Dear Lynn,

 

If 5mL of blood yields 5.2 grams of hemoglobin. 1quart(1000mL) would yield 1040 grams of hemoglobin

 

5mL/1000mL=5.2g/x x=1040g , the questions asks for the amount in kilograms so move the decimal place over three spaces to convert g to kg 1040 to 1.040

 

Answer 1.04 kg of hemoglobin are present in 1qt (1000mL) of blood.