Question

for each kilogram of a person’s weight, 2.5 milligrams of a drug is to be given. what dosage should be given to a child who weighs 80 pounds ? use the fact that 1 lb = 0.45 kg.

Answer 1

14.4 milligrams

Explanation:

First, we have to find how many kilograms are in 80 pounds.

Multiply .45 and 80.

.45(80)=36

Now, divide 36 by 2.5 to find the dosage of the drug.

36/2.5=14.4