8. The amount of medication that should be administered to children is based on the ratio of the child's weight to that of an average adult. The average adult weight is 70 kg is often used. If an adult dose of a medication is 20 mg, how much should a 10.5-kg child take for his or her medication?

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8. The amount of medication that should be administered to children is based on the ratio of the
child's weight to that of an average adult. The average adult weight is 70 kg is often used. If an adult
dose of a medication is 20 mg, how much should a 10.5-kg child take for his or her medication?
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