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A patient requires a 30% decrease in the dosage of his medication. His current dosage is 340 mg. What will his dosage be after the decrease?

User Frennky
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Answer:

238

Explanation:

340 times 0.7 is 238

User Rohit Chopra
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Answer:

238

Explanation:

30% of 340

30/100×340

3/10×34

3×34

102 is the decrease

So,340-102

=238

User Oldrinmendez
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