SOLUTION: A calf weighs 547 lbs and the vet prescribed 5.78 mg of zoxacillin for every 32 kg of body weight. The zoxacillin is blended in calf feed at the amount of 8 mg for every 5 ounces o

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Question 745587: A calf weighs 547 lbs and the vet prescribed 5.78 mg of zoxacillin for every 32 kg of body weight. The zoxacillin is blended in calf feed at the amount of 8 mg for every 5 ounces of calf feed. How many ounces of feed must be given to the calf. Note: 1kg=2.2046 pounds
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547 lbs/2.2046 = 248.12 kg
248.12/32 kg = 7.75
7.75 x 5.78 mg =44.82 mg zoxacillin
44.82/8 mg = 5.6
5.6 x 5 = 28 ounces of feed.