SOLUTION: The standard dose of medicine for a dog is 10 grams for every 15 pounds of body weight. What is the standard dose for a dog that weighs 80 pounds?

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Question 371677: The standard dose of medicine for a dog is 10 grams for every 15 pounds of body weight. What is the standard dose for a dog that weighs 80 pounds?
Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
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10/15=x/80
15x=800
x=53.33 grams