SOLUTION: The standard dose of medicine for a dog is 10 grams for every15 pounds of body weight. Whatis the standard dose for a dog that weighs 80 pounds?
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Question 224683: The standard dose of medicine for a dog is 10 grams for every15 pounds of body weight. Whatis the standard dose for a dog that weighs 80 pounds?
Answer by checkley77(12844) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
15/80=10/x
15x=10*80
15x=800
x=800/15
x=53 1/3 grams is needed.
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