Question

1. a doctor prescribed ampicillin to a child that weighs 9.3 kg. the label on the box recommends a daily dosage of 100 mg/kg. how much medication should this child receive daily?

Explanation:

Step1: Identify the dosage - per - weight ratio and weight

The dosage per weight is 100 mg/kg and the child's weight is 9.3 kg.

Step2: Calculate the daily dosage

Multiply the dosage per weight by the child's weight: $100\times9.3$.
$100\times9.3 = 930$ mg

Answer:

930 mg