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A drug is dissolved in a solution at a concentration of 350 mg drug/10. cm3 solution. The drug dosage is 15 mg per kilogram of body weight. Show on one line how many mL of the drug solution is required for a 180 lb person.

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A drug is dissolved in a solution at a concentration of 350 mg drug/10. cm3 solution. The drug dosage is 15 mg per kilogram of body weight. Show on one line how many mL of the drug solution is required for a 180 lb person.

boxman61 · Answer

1lb=454g

180*454= 81,720 grams or 81.72Kg
81.72*15= 1225.8 mg drug dosage required

1225.8/350=3.5 (drug/solution required)
3.5*10.cm^3 = 35cm^3 of solution or 35mL of solution