Question

question 17
1 pts
if three tablets (tabs) contain 60 mg, how many tablet1s would need to be given for 80 mg? _______

5 tabs
2 tabs
3 1/2 tabs
4 tabs
4 tablets

Explanation:

Calculate the dosage per tablet

$$ \text{Dosage per tablet} = \frac{60\text{ mg}}{3\text{ tabs}} = 20\text{ mg/tab} $$

Determine the number of tablets needed for 80 mg

$$ \text{Tablets needed} = \frac{80\text{ mg}}{20\text{ mg/tab}} = 4\text{ tabs} $$

Answer:

• (A) 5 tabs
• (B) 2 tabs
• (C) 3 1/2 tabs
• (D) 4 tabs (Correct answer)
• (E) 4 tablets