We know that 1 gram = 1000 milligrams
Now, To express 5.712 grams in milligrams we multiply it by 1000,
i.e.[tex]\text{5.712 grams}=5.712\times1000=5712\text{ milligrams}[/tex]
Also, 1 Kilogram = 1000 grams
To express 5.712 grams in kilograms we divide it by 1000,
i.e.[tex]\text{5.712 grams}=5.712\times\dfrac{1}{1000}=0.005712\text{ kilograms}[/tex]
In scientific form , [tex]0.005712=5.712\times10^{-3}[/tex]
Hence, 5.712 grams = [tex]5.712\times10^{-3}\text { kilograms}[/tex]