Question

How many milliliters of this suspension should be given to an infant weighing 23 lb ? (assume two significant figures.) express your answer using two significant figures?

Answer 1

5.00ml

Step-by-step explanation:

because they asked for a whole number

Answer 2

Answer;

= 5.2 mL

Explanation;

100 mg / 5.0 mL

so 10 mg / 0.5 mL

so dose is 0.5 mL / kg

23 lb x (1 kg / 2.21 lb) x (0.5 mL x 1 kg) = 5.2 mL

Baby dose is 5.2 mL