ilovemine3 ilovemine3

26-01-2017
Mathematics

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A certain medicine is given in an amount proportional to a patient's body weight. Suppose a patient weighing

164

pounds requires

205

milligrams of medicine. What is the weight of a patient who requires

173.75

milligrams of medicine?

Verified Answer :

equestriangirl131 equestriangirl131

26-01-2017

To find out the patient's weight, set up this simple equation:
164/205 = x/173.75
173.75 * 164 = 28495.0
28495.0/205 = 139.0
A patient who requires 173.75 milligrams of medicine weighs 139.0lbs.

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