Question

multiple choice 1 point calculate how many ml of medication is needed for the following order. round to the nearest tenth. order: 60 g po of a liquid medication. available: 10 g per 20 ml 200 ml 60 ml 120 ml 20 ml

Explanation:

Step1: Set up proportion

Let $x$ be the volume of medication in mL. The proportion is $\frac{10\ g}{20\ mL}=\frac{60\ g}{x\ mL}$.

Step2: Cross - multiply

$10x = 60\times20$.

Step3: Solve for $x$

$x=\frac{60\times20}{10}=120$ mL.

Answer:

120 mL