Question

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

Explanation:

Calculate the strength per tablet

Using the Unit Rate Calculation knowledge point

$$ \text{Strength per tablet} = \frac{60\text{ mg}}{3\text{ tablets}} = 20\text{ mg/tablet} $$

Determine the required number of tablets

Using the Medical Dosage Calculations knowledge point

$$ \text{Number of tablets} = \frac{80\text{ mg}}{20\text{ mg/tablet}} = 4\text{ tablets} $$

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