Question

a patient needs to take 45% of a 500 mg medication dose. how much medication should the patient take?
225 mg
450 mg
200 mg
600 mg
question 10 (2 points)
watch the following video and then answer the question(s) below.

Explanation:

Step1: Convert percentage to decimal

To find 45% of 500 mg, first convert 45% to a decimal by dividing by 100. So, \( 45\% = \frac{45}{100} = 0.45 \).

Step2: Multiply by the total dose

Now, multiply this decimal by the total medication dose (500 mg). The formula is \( \text{Amount to take} = 0.45 \times 500 \). Calculating this, \( 0.45 \times 500 = 225 \) mg.

Answer:

225 mg