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The recommended dosage of a drug for pediatric patients is 200 mg per kilogram of a patients weight. If John weighs 89 lb how much of the drug should he receive? Use the fact that 1 lb = 0.45 kg

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Answer:

8.01 g

Explanation:

(89 lb) × (0.45 kg/lb) × (200 mg/kg) = 8010 mg

John should receive about 8.01 grams of the drug.

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