Question

C= a/(a+12) ∙ A

C = child’s dosage in milligrams
a = age of the child
A = adult dosage in milligrams
What is the prescribed dosage of a certain medicine for a 6-year-old child, if the adult dosage of the medicine is 180 milligrams?

Answer 1

540 ml

Explanation:

C=a/(a+12) × A

6/(6+12) × 180=

6/(18) ×180=

3 × 180=

540 ml