Question

a patient needs to take a medication that costs \\$2.50 per dose. if they need to take 3 doses a day for 30 days, how much will the total cost of the medication be?

\\$75
\\$7.50
\\$225
\\$200

Explanation:

Calculate the total number of doses

$$ 3 \text{ doses/day} \times 30 \text{ days} = 90 \text{ doses} $$

Calculate the total cost of the medication

$$ 90 \text{ doses} \times \$2.50/\text{dose} = \$225 $$

Answer:

• (A) $75
• (B) $7.50
• (C) $225 (Correct answer)
• (D) $200