Question

For each kilogram of a persons weight 2.5 milligrams of a drug is to be given. what dosage should be given to a child who weighs 84 pounds? Use the fact that 1 lb = 0.45 kg

Answer 1

A child who weighs 84 pounds should be given 94.5 milligrams of the drug.

Explanation:

Givens:

1kg=2.5 milligrams of dosage

Weight of child = 84 pounds

1 pound = 0.45 kg

Solution:

Convert pounds to kilograms --> 84lbs*0.45kg = 37.8 kg

Convert weight to dosage --> 37.8kg * 2.5 mg = 94.5 mg of dosage.