Identify Conversion Factor: Identify the conversion factor for converting milligrams to centigrams.1 centigram (cg) is equal to 10 milligrams (mg).This will convert mg to cg.
Set Up Conversion: Set up the conversion using the conversion factor.Given: 430mgWe want to find out how many centigrams that is.Using the conversion factor: (1cg)/(10mg)Multiply the given amount by the conversion factor.(1cg)/(10mg)×430mg
Perform Multiplication: Perform the multiplication to find the number of centigrams.(1 \, \text{cg})/(10 \, \text{mg}) \times 430 \, \text{mg} = \frac{430}{10} \, \text{cg}\(\newline= 43 \, \text{cg}\)
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