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An ulcer medication has 300 milligrams in 2 tablets. How many milligrams are in 3 tablets?

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Answer:

450 milligrams

Explanation:

We can use a ratio to solve this problem. Put the milligrams over the number of tables

300 mg x mg

-------------- = ---------------

2 tables 3 tablets

Using cross products

300 *3 = 2x

900 = 2x

Divide by 2

900/2 = 2x/2

450 =x


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