How many mg of a drug would a 155 pound person take if the dosage of the drug was 2.3 mg/kg?
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The conversion factor is 1 kilogram = 2.20462 pounds. \[ \text{Weight in kg} = \frac{\text{Weight in pounds}}{2.20462} \] \[ \text{Weight in kg} = \frac{155}{2.20462} \approx 70.3068 \, \text{kg} \] Show more…
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