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Chapter 7: Problem 13

Sericulture is also called

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Answer: 50,000 cocoons are needed to produce 1 kg of silk fiber.

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01

Convert kilograms to milligrams

Since 1 kg is equal to 1000 g and 1 g is equal to 1000 mg, we will multiply 1 kg by 1000 (twice) to convert it to mg. 1 kg * 1000 (g/kg) * 1000 (mg/g) = 1000000 mg So, 1 kg of silk fiber is equal to 1000000 mg.
02

Determine the number of cocoons needed

Now, we will divide the total weight of silk fiber in mg (1000000 mg) by the weight of each cocoon's filament (20 mg) to find the number of cocoons required to produce 1 kg of silk fiber. 1000000 mg / 20 mg = 50000 cocoons The answer is 50000 cocoons needed to produce 1 kg of silk fiber.

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