Question

In the nursing home 10 residents are given 8oz of a nutritional supplement twice a day how many fluids will be used in one day

Answer 1

180 ounces of fluids will be used in one day.

Explanation:

Amount nutritional supplement given to single person = 8 oz

Total number of persons= 10

Total amount of supplement give to 10 persons = 8 oz × 10 = 80 oz

Number of times the supplement given in a 1 day = 2

So, total amount of supplement used in a 1 day :

= Total amount of supplement give to 10 persons × 2

= 80 oz × 2 =160 oz

Answer 2

To find the amount of fluids that will be consumed by 10 residents within a day in the nursing home use the formula: Amount of Fluid = 2 (8 oz.*10) since the 8 oz. is given twice in a day, therefore, the amount of fluid is equals to 160 oz. per day.