SOLUTION: If a dose of 100 milligrams is contained in 4 cubic centimeters how many cubic centimeters are in 40 milligrams?

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Question 507556: If a dose of 100 milligrams is contained in 4 cubic centimeters how many cubic centimeters are in 40 milligrams?
Answer by Earlsdon(6294) About Me  (Show Source):
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100mg = 4cc. Multiply both sides by 0.4 because 0.4%28100%29+=+40mg.
0.4%28100%29+=+0.4%284%29
40+=+1.6 so...
1.6cc are contained in 40mg. (cc. = cubic centimeters)