Identify conversion factor: Identify the conversion factor for converting milligrams to centigrams. The conversion factor is that 1 centigram (cg) is equal to 10 milligrams (mg).
Set up conversion: Set up the conversion.Given: 510mgWe want to convert milligrams to centigrams, so we use the conversion factor from Step 1.510mg×(10mg1cg)
Perform conversion: Perform the conversion.Now, we multiply 510 by the conversion factor.510mg×(1cg/10mg)=10510cg=51cg
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