Question

there are 4 calves that each weigh 150 pounds. the normal dose of medication is 1 tablet per 50 pounds. how many tablets do I need for 5 days

Answer 1

To calculate the total number of tablets needed for 4 calves over 5 days, follow these steps:

1. **Determine the total weight of the calves:**
Each calf weighs 150 pounds, and there are 4 calves:
\[
\text{Total weight} = 4 \text{ calves} \times 150 \text{ pounds/calf} = 600 \text{ pounds}
\]

2. **Calculate the number of tablets needed for one day:**
The normal dose is 1 tablet per 50 pounds:
\[
\text{Tablets for one day} = \frac{600 \text{ pounds}}{50 \text{ pounds/tablet}} = 12 \text{ tablets}
\]

3. **Calculate the total number of tablets for 5 days:**
\[
\text{Total tablets for 5 days} = 12 \text{ tablets/day} \times 5 \text{ days} = 60 \text{ tablets}
\]

So, you will need **60 tablets** for 5 days.