Sometimes medications are dispenced in ounces. We know that one cup contains 8 ounces. Mary took 3/4 ounce of Maalox at breakfast, 1/2 ounce at lunch, and 1/2 ounce at dinner. Is this more or less than one-fourth cup of medication? Justify your answer by finding the amount of Maalox she took and comparing it to 1/4 of a cup.

Sometimes medications are dispenced in ounces. We know that one cup contains 8 ounces. Mary took 3/4 ounce of Maalox at breakfast, 1/2 ounce at lunch, and 1/2 ounce at dinner. Is this more or less than one-fourth cup of medication? Justify your answer by finding the amount of Maalox she took and comparing it to 1/4 of a cup.

Mathematics For Machine Technology

8th Edition

ISBN:9781337798310

Author:Peterson, John.

Publisher:Peterson, John.

Chapter25: Achievement Review—section Two

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 27AR: An alloy of stainless steel contains 73.6% iron, 18% chromium, 8% nickel, 0.1% carbon, and sulfur....

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