Metric conversion: TEAS Practice Question with Answer & Explanation
An original TEAS 7-style math practice question, written for nursing-school applicants — with a full breakdown of every answer choice.
Question
How many milliliters are in 2.5 liters?
- A.25 mL
- B.250 mL
- C.2,500 mLCorrect
- D.25,000 mL
Correct answer: C. One liter equals 1,000 milliliters, so 2.5 × 1,000 = 2,500 mL.
Why C is correct
One liter equals 1,000 milliliters, so 2.5 × 1,000 = 2,500 mL.
TEAS skill review
This question tests metric conversion, a concept that can appear in the TEAS math section. Read the prompt carefully, identify the rule or evidence being tested, and eliminate options that do not directly satisfy it.
Why the other choices are incorrect
The remaining choices conflict with the relevant fact, calculation, language convention, or passage evidence. Check every option against the exact wording of the question rather than choosing an answer that is only generally related to the topic.
Quick study tip: Moving from liters to milliliters multiplies by 1,000.
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